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Letter to the Editor

Thank you Dear Recycle Lady, I read your articles every week in the Mountain Messenger and have for over 15 years when I lost my parents. They were born in West Virginia, as I was growing up in Springcreek. I love reading the paper about Greenbrier. If it wasn’t for...

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Dear Recycle Lady

Dear Recycle Lady,  Where do white paper bags recycle? Colored paper bags? Red bags? Bag Lady Dear Bag Lady, White paper bags are recycled with white office paper. However, before putting them in the recycle bin be sure they are not wax-coated or plastic coated, and that they are clean...

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This Week in West Virginia History 

Earl Ray Tomblinp The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. March 10, 1915: West Virginia’s first Rotary International club was established in Wheeling. March 10, 1920: West Virginia became the 34th state to ratify...

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Dear Recycle Lady

Dear Recycle Lady,  Last week you wrote that frozen food boxes could be recycled. What about food that is frozen in bags? Need More Information Dear Need More Information, Frozen food bags are a type of flexible packaging that is not recyclable. Flexible packaging, sometimes called plastic pouches, is made...

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Dear Recycle Lady

Dear Recycle Lady,  Are the boxes that contain frozen meals, frozen pizzas, and frozen vegetables recyclable, even if they are slick to the touch? Thank you.  Trying to do better Dear Trying to do better, Good question. The boxes that contain frozen food can be recycled if they are clean,...

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Letter to the Editor

Harm reduction By Roger Vannoy In 2020, there were 1,291 opioid overdose deaths in West Virginia. In 2021, there were 1,253. According to WVU, West Virginia has the highest rate of drug overdose fatalities and Hepatitis infections in the country. In 2021, West Virginia had 2,196 cases of HIV, 149...

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Letter to the Editor

Harm reduction By Roger Vannoy In 2020, there were 1,291 opioid overdose deaths in West Virginia. In 2021, there were 1,253. According to WVU, West Virginia has the highest rate of drug overdose fatalities and Hepatitis infections in the country. In 2021, West Virginia had 2,196 cases of HIV, 149...

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Dear Recycle Lady

Dear Recycle Lady,  I know that small plastic lids can’t be recycled. What about small metal lids that come on bottles and jars? Are they recyclable? Recyclable or Not Recyclable Dear Recyclable or Not Recyclable, The size and the material of the metal lid determines whether or not it is...

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Dear Recycle Lady

Dear Recycle Lady,  I have been tearing off the corner of stapled papers before putting them in recycling. Is it possible to recycle paper with staples in it? Interested Recycler Dear Interested Recycler, Yes, paper can be recycled with staples left in it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

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