Greenwood County Commissioners revisited the subject of the county recycling service on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 as members of the public were on the agenda to speak on the issue.
Instructors Shelly Hoyt and Stacy Randle, who are in charge of the recycling program at Eureka USD 389, were present in support of continuation of the service.
Hoyt, who serves as a Special Education teacher and oversees the recycling program at Eureka Junior Senior High School (EJSHS), was first to speak on the subject. She told commissioners that she wished they could see the positivity recycling has for kids at the school. Hoyt explained that leadership skills and respect for the environment are gained through the process.
After sharing that kids love the recycling program, noting that some have discussed parents not recycling and taking what they have learned home, Hoyt stated “God gave us this environment and in our use of it, we need to teach future generations to do just that.” After noting that she knew there was cost associated, Hoyt stated that she didn’t know “how we can put a price tag on the future” and the benefits of recycling. Hoyt concluded by telling commissioners that the program teaches kids respect and the value of recycling, adding that this was important to students and to the future.
Randle, who oversees recycling at Marshall Elementary School, expressed willingness to look into any grant opportunities that may be available.
Letters of support for the recycling program were also submitted by (EJSHS) students.
A complete article can be found in the Oct. 25, 2023 issue of The Eureka Herald, which is available for purchase at The Eureka Herald.
