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The start of a New Year always provides the perfect opportunity to look ahead. It is a chance to set new goals, plan for the future and, of course, make some resolutions. It is a time for planning and purpose and forward-thinking. “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written,” says author Melody Beattie. “We can help write that story by setting goals.” We have been doing a lot of that lately at City Hall, and it is so important. One of my highest priorities as Mayor is planning for Taylorsville’s future while building on both the success and lessons of the past. Such planning is the key to securing a strong future for our community. Of course, these efforts don’t just happen. It takes all hands on deck. It depends on discussion and conversation — and the involvement — of everyone. I often remark how we are a team, and it is true: By working together, we are able to do infinitely more than we could ever do on our own. And we are so lucky to have such an incredible team at City Hall, our Team Taylorsville. Marvelous work is happening in our city, and we are continually striving to do more to make our community even better. We have centered our focus and will continue planning and carrying out goals this next year that are aligned around our five key building block areas of Economic Development; Transportation; Public Safety; Arts, Parks and Recreation; and Community Building. We want to focus on these areas because they are the components that make up a community. This is the fabric of our Taylorsville home. Many recent projects and programs developed in recent years are a direct result of this goalsetting. From our Starry Nights @the Plaza programing to Plaza +ART and the beautiful sculpture gallery it has brought to Centennial Plaza to thinking about construction and transportation projects in new ways, all can be traced back to our focus on these building blocks areas. And, the future continues to burn bright. There is so much synergy and collaboration in our city. I know that anything is possible as we look ahead to 2024 and beyond. In starting this new year, please continue to stay involved in making our Taylorsville home the wonderful place that it is. Your involvement makes such a difference. “Make New Year’s goals,” Beattie says. “Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen.” —Mayor Kristie S. Overson
WHAT’S INSIDE – JANUARY 2024 Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2 Council Corner, Page 3 TVPD News, Page 4 Heritage Remembrances, Page 7 Environment, Page 8
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Wreaths Across America Project Places 260 Wreaths at City Cemetery
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n honoring veterans during the holidays, the City of Taylorsville and Taylorsville Youth Council took part in National Wreaths Across America Day this past month, for the second time in as many years. The nationwide initiative recognizes and remembers veterans across the country, coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Those ceremonies are held each December on National Wreaths Across America Day. In Taylorsville, there were two parts to the ceremony on Dec. 16. The first part in the City Council Chambers started promptly at 10 a.m. to coincide with the ceremony at Arlington cemetery. The second portion of the ceremony took place outdoors at the Taylorsville City Cemetery, where wreaths were laid on all 260 veterans' graves there. In addition to assistance from the Taylorsville Youth Council, the Taylorsville High School JROTC and the local nonprofit Honor365, community members helped lay the wreaths. “We were so honored to participate and thank all those who sponsored a remembrance wreath,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. “The ceremony, including the laying of the wreaths and saying each veteran’s name, was meaningful and moving and a highlight of the holidays.” The remembrance wreaths are hand-crafted of all-American balsam and hand-tied with a red velvet bow in Columbia Falls, Maine, and then sent to participating locations. See a picture page of the event on Page 6 of this section.
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
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Emergency ...................................................................................................911 Police Department ............................................................... 801-840-4000 Poison Control Center .................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Animal Control Shelter ....................................................... 801-965-5800 Animal Control After House Dispatch ........................... 801-840-4000 Building Inspection ............................................................. 801-955-2030 Chamber West (Chamber of Commerce) ...................... 801-977-8755 Fire Department ................................................................... 801-743-7200 Gang Tip Line ......................................................................... 385-468-9768 Garbage/Recycle/GreenWaste Pick-up ........................ 385-468-6325 (Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling) Granite School District........................................................ 385-646-5000 Health Department ............................................................. 385-468-4100 Highway Conditions (from cell phone) .............................................511 Park Reservations ................................................................. 385-468-7275 Public Works (Salt Lake County) ....................................... 385-468-6101 Dominion Energy ................................................................. 800-323-5517 Rocky Mountain Power ...................................................... 888-221-7070 Salt Lake County Recycling/Landfill .............................. 801-974-6920 Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District................. 801-968-9081 Taylorsville Food Pantry ..................................................... 801-815-0003 Taylorsville Senior Center .................................................. 385-468-3370 Taylorsville Code Enforcement ........................................ 801-955-2013 Taylorsville Justice Court ................................................... 801-963-0268 Taylorsville Library ............................................................... 801-943-4636 Taylorsville Recreation Center ......................................... 385-468-1732 Swimming Pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) ........... 801-967-5006 Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center ........................... 801-281-0631 UDOT Region 2 ...................................................................... 801-975-4900 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)............................................. 801-743-3882
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EVENTS JANUARY 2024 Jan. 1 – All day New Year’s Day. City offices are closed for the holiday.
Jan. 3 & 17 – 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online. Watch a livestream of the meeting on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov
Jan. 9 & Jan. 23 – 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
Jan. 15 – All day Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City Hall is closed in observance.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 16 – All day Opening Day of the Legislature @ State Capitol. Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov Also, a standing event every Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at City Hall is the “Mayor is In.” During this time, Mayor Kristie Overson has open office hours to meet with residents about any issue on their minds. Drop by and meet with the Mayor. All are welcome.
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Volunteering is a Transformative Power Against Loneliness
By Council Member Anna Barbieri Recently, I stumbled upon an article by the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy, regarding the effects of loneliness in our society, and I was shocked to see just how devastating loneliness can be. According to Dr. Murphy, “It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is like that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity. And the harmful consequences of a society that lacks social connection can be felt in our schools, workplaces, and civic organizations, where performance, productivity, and engagement are diminished.” How can we fight loneliness and the detrimental effects on our lives and those around us? The answer is easier than you think. It’s the transformative power of volunteering. It bridges the gap between individuals and fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose. Reaching out to others can break down walls of loneliness and the feelings of isolation and depression. At the same time, it can be the catalyst to helping someone else. Volunteering brings people together and fosters a sense of purpose and self-worth. Consider, for example, these few ideas (posed as questions and answers) on how your efforts can
combat feelings of loneliness and help create a better community: Do you like working with your hands but are not too skilled? Give a day to Habitat for Humanity by helping make minor repairs to homes of low-income residents. You might even learn a few new skills. Like to read? Spend 20 minutes reading to kids at your neighborhood school. It helps children’s brains make connections between the written and spoken word and widens their vocabulary in the process. It also lets them know that they are important. Have an interest in the court system? Volunteer for CASA, representing a foster child in legal matters. They’ll even train you. Don’t mind driving? Offer to drive a senior center bus a few hours a week. Like to cook? Make one meal at the Ronald McDonald House for families with children at Primary Children’s Hospital. At one point, there were 357 crossing guard jobs in the Salt Lake City area. Don’t need the money? Donate the pay to your favorite charity. You might even help save a life. Tony Helminger, a crossing guard near his local school said, “It gets me out of the house in the morning. It gives me something to get up in the morning for. Otherwise, I’d lay in bed until 9 o’clock, drink coffee and watch TV.”
LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Knudsen, Chair (District 5), Curt Cochran, Vice Chair (District 2), Anna Barbieri, (District 3), Meredith Harker, (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
Can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Write letters to those at the Legacy Care Center. Make a phone call to a neighbor going through a tough time. So, my friends and neighbors, if you’re feeling lonely or isolated, reach out to others in simple ways. Your willingness to share just a tiny bit of yourself will help form connections, fill your soul with joy, give you a sense of purpose and touch someone else’s life for the better.
Taylorsville Family Donates Holiday Tree for Display in Council Chambers A holiday tree decorated with red, white and blue baubles, stars and ribbons and with flags and emblems representing each of the armed forces was generously donated to the city by a Taylorsville family. Each year, Norma and Jim Boynton and their grown children Bryan, Barney and Anna go in search of a patriotic tree at the annual Festival of Trees in Utah that they can purchase and donate to an organization for them to display. They say they are particularly drawn to trees decorated in a patriotic theme because they have wanted to raise awareness of the sacrifice the country’s service men and woman and our veterans make to keep our country free. It’s all about helping people learn of these sacred contributions, said Jim Boynton, who is himself a veteran, along with his son Bryan. Over the years, the Boyntons have purchased and donated five or six trees via their family company Go Pave Utah. They estimate the tree donated this year to the City of Taylorsville is their seventh. They have given trees to the V.A. hospital, Primary Children’s Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project and the Taylorsville Senior Center. Each of the trees come with a price tag in the thousands of dollars but for the Boyntons, it is well worth the effort. For them, it is about honoring those in the military
and law enforcement, as well as those who have given the ultimate sacrifice — their own lives in service of their country and communities. So, after finding the “Land of the Free”-themed tree at the festival, they telephoned Taylorsville City Hall. They did not know about the city’s own recent efforts to honor veterans during the holidays, with its participation in the Wreaths Across America initiative in which 260 wreaths were laid at veterans’ graves this year at the Taylorsville City Cemetery. But when they found out, it confirmed their donation as perfect. “It was like magic,” Jim Boynton said. “It was a miracle how it came together,” said City Council Coordinator Kristy Heineman. “It just blows my mind. I can’t believe how absolutely perfect this tree is.” The tree was displayed in the Council Chambers during this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony, to which the Boyntons were invited and planned to attend, and it will be incorporated into future ceremonies, as well. “We so appreciate the donation of this beautiful tree by the Boynton family,” Mayor Kristie Overson said at a recent City Council meeting. “It lent itself so beautifully to the atmosphere at our Wreaths Across America program. Truly, we can’t thank the Boynton family enough for their donation to our city.”
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TVPD Sergeant Promoted to Deputy Chief Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community. TVPD has a new Deputy Chief. The promotion of Sgt. Lloyd to the position was presented by Chief Cottam and approved by unanimous consent of the City Council this past month. “He is one of the most dedicated people I know,” Chief Cottam said at the recent City Council meeting, which also happened to be Lloyd’s birthday. “You can’t imagine what this guy puts into the work of policing, and the amount of care.” Chief Cottam recognized his quality of character, passion for law enforcement and willingness to serve the community as top reasons he was promoted to the position. Deputy Chief Lloyd now joins Chief Cottam, Deputy Chief Miller and Lts. Cheshire and Fowler in TVPD’s top leadership. He has served the majority of his career in Taylorsville, with more than 34 years total in law enforcement. In fact, he and Chief Cottam first met and attended the Police Academy together. He has worked in the Patrol, Motors and Gang units, as well as Person Crimes, Property Crimes, Directed Enforcement and as the Directed Enforcement sergeant. “He’s a very busy person and he manages everything so well,” Chief Cottam said. “He’s the epitome of what you want in a cop.” Deputy Chief Lloyd has stepped in when it’s dangerous but also works to care for people, even quietly providing food to the homeless and money to others in need, Chief Cottam noted. The new Deputy Chief said he has “always wanted to be in law enforcement and help others.”
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to our latest Employee of the Month, Officer Espinoza! Officer Espinoza has more than four years of experience in law enforcement. He has worked for West Valley and Taylorsville police departments. Officer Espinoza has worked as a patrol officer, crisis intervention officer, field training officer, and was recently transferred to TVPD’s Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU), where he will work as a detective. Officer Espinoza will be a part of our Crash Analyst and Reconstruction team investigating major crashes. He will also lead in investigating hit-and-run crashes, in addition to working with the department’s property and community-oriented police detectives. Chief Cottam selected Det. Espinoza as Employee of the Month due to his consistent work ethic and exceptional job performance. Chief Cottam stated that he has “always shown his ability to work hard and consistently leads the entire patrol division as shown by his statistics.” In October alone, Det. Espinoza handled more than 100 police calls for service, which resulted in 56 reports, 32 citations and multiple arrests. Since his move to DEU, Officer Espinoza still assists patrol whenever he is able. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, hanging out with his dogs and exploring the state. Congratulations, Det. Espinoza!
Don’t Get a Ticket, Follow These Parking and Snow Removal Laws With winter now here, the City of Taylorsville and Taylorsville Police Department want to remind everyone of a few city and state laws related to snow removal and winter parking, as well as year-round parking laws. Please be advised that violations of the ordinances below may result in citations, vehicles being towed, or administrative fines related to code enforcement. TVPD and city administrators also extend a thank you to community members who stay in compliance with these laws, as it assists in maintaining home values and contributes to overall public safety. Please keep the following pertinent city ordinances and state laws in mind, and look for more information contained in a flyer with your water bill, as well as an additional mailer prepared jointly by the city, TVPD, Salt Lake County and Unified Fire Authority and coming to Taylorsville residences. Remember:
• All snow, hail or sleet must be removed from a paved sidewalk and existing curb ramp within 24 hours after the snow, hail or sleet has ceased falling (City Code 14.32.100) • It is unlawful to remove snow (or any other material) from the sidewalk or curb in a gutter in a manner that will prevent the free flow of water (City Code 14.32.110) • It is unlawful to remove snow, ice or any other material and place it on any city road or highway in an interfering, obstructive or dangerous manner (City Code 14.20.105) • It is unlawful to park or allow a vehicle/trailer to be parked on any roadway after any amount of snow and/or ice accumulation until after the roadway is cleared of snow and/ or ice (City Code 11.20.080) • It is unlawful to park or allow a vehicle/trailer to be parked on any roadway for more than 24 hours (City Code 11.20.080) • Vehicles must be parked in a manner where the sidewalk is not blocked (Utah Code 41.6a.1402) • Vehicles cannot be parked within 5 feet of a driveway or 10 feet of a mailbox during delivery times (City Code 11.20.040) • Commercial trucks and trailers cannot be parked in residential areas (City Code 11.20.050) • Recreational trailers cannot be parked on the roadways for more than 24 hours or in a manner that obstructs the roadway (City code 11.20.055) • An inoperable vehicle (including unregistered/expired/uninsured) cannot be operated/ driven/parked on the roadway (City Code 11.20.090, Utah code 41.1a.1303 and 41.12.302)
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Kris Kringle Comes to Town for Saturday with Santa Event Santa visited Taylorsville over the holidays and found everyone on his Nice List. The annual Saturday with Santa event held at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Museum marked its 17th anniversary this past month with plenty of fun for all, including children's crafts and games, choir performances and tasty treats. Like last year, Santa rode into the event again on a fire truck. “It was a marvelous event,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. “We are particularly grateful to the Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee, with support from the Parks and Recreation Committee, for all their work in organizing it.” She also recognized the Youth Council for adding to the fun, in running the “Reindeer Games” and assisting in several other areas. “It was another remarkable team effort with smiles and joy all around.”
Tree Lighting Ceremony Marks Year 2 with Festive Fun For the second year in a row, the City of Taylorsville rang in the holidays with a Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of City Hall. The live tree was aglow in white lights through the season and will soon be transplanted to a city park. More than 150 people turned out for the second annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 27 at Centennial Plaza, which was also decked out in holiday lights and decorations. “Centennial Plaza is always beautiful, but it is particularly so now around the holidays, with the lights in the trees and permanent lighting installed along the rooftops of City Hall, the pavilion and stage,” Mayor Overson said. “I am grateful to our city staff for creating such a festive setting for all to enjoy.” Mayor Overson counted down to the lighting of the tree, which was met with oohs and ahs. In addition, the event featured hot chocolate and cookies served by the Youth Council and music provided by the Taylorsville High Madrigals. “It was a wonderful event,” Mayor Overson said. “Let’s do it again later this year!”
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Veterans Honored and Remembered with Wreath Ceremony For the second time in two years, the Taylorsville Youth Council chose the Wreaths Across America initiative as its holiday service project, and once again, the project to honor veterans was a touching and memorable tribute. Thanks in large part to last year’s overwhelming success, the Youth Council needed to secure sponsorship of only 70 wreaths so that 260 wreaths in all could be laid at each veteran’s grave at the Taylorsville City Cemetery. Again this year, they met that goal and surpassed it. Extra sponsorships will be carried over again to the 2024 ceremony. The wreaths arrived at the Taylorsville City Cemetery by semi-truck and were unloaded a few days before the annual Wreaths Across America Day, on Dec. 16, when they were placed at each grave. The initiative is directed by the national nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America, with support from the local nonprofit Honor365. You can read more about both on their websites, wreathsacrossamerica. org and honor365.org.
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REMEMBRANCES
The Parrish Family Made Many Contributions to Taylorsville
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Don’t Miss These Library Events The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of January. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events: VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE: Edmonia Lewis, Carving Her Future — Monday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries. Edmonia Lewis was an Afro-Ojibwe sculptor who created a life for herself as an artist at a time when it was difficult for women of color to get the training and make the necessary connections. MUSIC & MOVEMENT — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., starting Jan. 9. Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music, movement and fun for little ones and their grownups. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME — Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., starting Jan. 10. Interactive early learning story time for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play. TODDLER PLAYTIME — Fridays at 10:30 a.m., starting Jan. 12. Open playtime and social interaction for toddlers and their caring adult(s). Toys, tunnels and more! FRIDAY FUN: BRACKITZ AND MAGFORMERS — Friday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. Children learn about design, creativity and invention as they build. Drop in anytime during the hour. TEEN AFTER HOURS: MINI-GOLF — Friday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. Design, build and play your own mini-golf course! Registration begins, Tuesday, Jan. 2.
This month’s feature focuses on the Joseph F. and Vilate Parrish family, when they lived in Taylorsville from 1950 to 1986. They made their home at 4800 South and 1246 West for 36 years, and raised their five children there, including Joyce, David, Marilyn, Virginia and Kathryn. Joe became the Salt Lake County Agent around 1950, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984. Both Joe and Vilate loved to fish. Vilate was also famous for her Hungarian Goulash. She was the librarian at the old Plymouth Elementary for many years, and taught a number of 4-H clubs. She lived to the great old age of 102 ½ while living in Pleasant Grove, Utah. You can learn more about the Parrishes and many other Taylorsville residents and their history at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center museum, 1488 W. 4800 South. Drop on by!
VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE: A Tale of Marco Polo and Some Mysterious Maps — Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. Researcher, author, artist, consultant and historian of cartography Benjamin B. Olshin will offer a leading analysis of a newly discovered collection of 14 maps and related documents said to have belonged to the family of Italian merchant and explorer Marco Polo. DISCOVERY FRIDAY, BEES — Friday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. Bees are crucial to our lives. Create and play with activities, art and games while learning about our fuzzy friends. BLUEY PARTY — Monday, Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. Join in a Bluey celebration. A drop-in activity with games and more. LIBRARY CLOSURES — New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15
TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive
January Class Highlights The center has planned a variety of classes this month: Habitat For Humanity Discussion: Randy Jeppeson will be attending the center on Monday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m. with information on their Critical Home Repair Program for seniors who need affordable assistance with home repairs. Funerals for the Rich & Famous-Martin Luther King Jr.: Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 a.m. with a presentation from Family Funeral Care. Poetry Workshop: Learn the art of poetry writing with this workshop from the Salt Lake Community College Writing Center with Lisa Donaldson. The class will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Classroom B. Line Dancing: Join Bonnie for some line dancing fun every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Beginner and advanced classes are available..
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JANUARY UPDATES Curbside Christmas Tree Collection WFWRD will be collecting Christmas trees during the month of January. For collection, fill out a Curbside Tree Pick Up Request Form on the district’s website (www. wasatchfrontwaste.org), or call the WFWRD office at 385-4686325. Place your undecorated trees on your curb, and they will be collected the day after your regular collection day during the month of January. If drivers don’t get your tree one week, they will be back the following week. Please call the WFWRD office or chat with them on their website for additional information. Remember: • Please remove all snow off the tree. • Trees with decorations, lights, tree stands or flocking, or artificial trees cannot be accepted. • Do not place the tree in your garbage, recycling or green waste can. • If the tree is over 8 feet tall, please cut it into smaller sections.
Discover the myriad benefits of water conservation with free classes offered by the Conservation Garden Park. The garden offers inspiring, educating and empowering information to help communities cultivate and relish waterwise landscapes. Conveniently located on 10 acres in West Jordan, the Garden Park welcomes residents from across the Wasatch Front. The Garden Park has blossomed from its original simulated residential setting featuring six waterwise landscaping examples into a hub of knowledge. Explore interactive exhibits designed to educate the public on waterwise design, planting and irrigation. It is an impressive water conservation teaching and demonstration garden, showcasing sustainable practices for a greener future. As a proud member agency of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District urges customers to tap into this invaluable resource. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your understanding of water conservation by signing up for classes online at conservationgardenpark.org. Let's collectively contribute to a more water-efficient community! If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.
Broken or Damaged Can? If your garbage or recycle can is broken or damaged due to normal wear-and-tear, please call WFWRD at 385-468-6325. They will come and repair or replace your can as part of your fees for services. You can also complete an online service order request on their website https://wasatchfrontwaste.org/ report-a-problem-or-request-service/.
Need Ideas for Your New Year’s Resolutions? Increase recycling and reduce waste in your home by visiting the “How to Recycle” page at https://wasatchfrontwaste.org/how-recycle on the WFWRD website and following these tips: 1. Avoid bagging your recyclables in plastic garbage bags. Throw your recyclables directly into your recycling can or place them in paper bags. 2. Lessen your junk mail by removing your name from credit lists, catalogs and more. 3. Recycle or donate old or unwanted appliances, electronics and clothing. 4. Invest in re-useable containers like water bottles, lunch bags, tumblers and food containers. 5. Visit the WFWRD website and take advantage of one of their subscription services that help to divert waste from the landfills.
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