Full Disclosure: I am a board member of Athens Hocking Recycling Center.
That said I recycled and considered it an essential part of my life and world view long before I joined the board. Seeing how the process works behind the scenes reinforced the concept and value of recycling for me and you are invited to see this process as well.
Some background:
I have toured the facility and it is pretty cool process wise. Conveyor belts and workers are sorting material to where it is baled. Below is a cool video from the AHRC site to get a feel for it.
Would you like to tour the MRF? (Materials Recovery Facility) Tours will be given on America Recycles Day!
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Through Wednesday November 15, 2017
Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. (AHRC) will celebrate America Recycles Day on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 by hosting tours of its materials recovery facility (MRF) at 5991 Industrial Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701. Tours will be available every hour, on the hour, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.
The tours will allow the the public to see first-hand what happens to the materials that residents and businesses recycle through the drop off-locations and curbside pick-up.
AHRC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides recycling services in both Hocking and Athens Counties. For more information, visit athenshockingrecycle.org, call 740-594-5312, on Facebook at facebook.com/athenshockingrecycle/