Town of Purcellville Wins 30 in 30

The Town of Purcellville has been awarded a $750 30 9n 30 Grant in the recycling category. This year’s 30 in 30 Grants are made possible by the generous donations of Altria and MeadWestvaco.

The Town of Purcellville holds several major community events each year, and although recycling is encouraged, attendees are not educated on which materials can be recycled and which should go into the landfill. The Town proposes to create “green spots” of trash and recycling collection and education centers at stretegic locations for use at events. This awareness and education pilot program will educate the public in areas of litter prevention and the benefits of recycling. The local public will learn how the diversion of recycling from the landfill will preserve precious future space and reduce costs that are borne by the taxpayers; and because the events are attended by many people from outside the local area, the impact will be felt throughout the entire region.

Congratulations!