Recycling Awards

BOONE, Iowa---Nearly 180-Boone County businesses and workplaces were recognized Monday for the 2010 Outstanding Business and Workplace Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards. Landfill Administrator and Recycling Coordinator for Boone County, Scott Smith says it's still one of the best days each year. The program, now in it's eleventh year, is sponsored by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, Boone County Conservation and the Landfill and Recycling Center. Smith says another 20-businesses and workplaces were added to the ever growing list. He also recognized the efforts of the schools to teach young people about recycling. Included in our slide show are a couple of photos from the Monday morning ceremony.