First Hanover Styrofoam Recycling A Great Success!

Over twenty volunteers, including six from Hanover’s Rotary Club, led by Yolanda Baumgartner and Beth McKinnon, gathered in the Public Works parking lot on Saturday, February 11 at 9:30 am to collect styrofoam. By Noon, twenty-nine super sacks were filled which were then taken to the recycle center in Gilford NH.  The result will be compressed bricks of styrofoam that will be repurposed for a variety of products and will not go in the landfill.

There were 141 customers who kept the volunteers busy and generously contributed to the cost of renting the UHaul truck.  Special thanks go to Chris Ng who loaded the truck and made two round trips to Gilford, putting in a 12 hour day!  All in all, a wonderful day for the environment and a testimony to the ongoing commitment of the Hanover and Upper Valley communities.  The next collection will be taken in Lebanon on Saturday, April 1st.

Yolanda Baumgartner, Susan Edwards, Cindy Heath, Chris Ng