Bottle disposal ban begins

October 1, a bill banning disposal of plastic bottles in North Carolina went into effect. The two-page bill also prohibits disposal of aluminum cans, scrap tires and motor oil filters in landfills.

According to the N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, because more than 14,000 people are employed in the recycling industry in North Carolina, recycling conserves energy and resources and creates jobs.

Number 1 and number 2 plastic bottles along with aluminum and glass drinking containers are all acceptable for recycling at ECU. Recycling bin sites are located throughout campus.

Detailed information on recycling at ECU can be found on the Recycling Services Web site at www.ecu.edu/campus_operations/facilities/fsrecycling.cfm.

To find the nearest location, contact Recycling Coordinator Terry Little at 252-328-2892.