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Did you put together a 2010 New Year resolution list together? 

I did, not like in the past where I wrote it down, but I complied a list in my head.  Yes, I know, it's more successful if you put it on paper!  However, it didn't happen this year like I had planned.  How about you?  Did you get a list together?  Did you put everything on there that you wanted, didn't want?  Do you think you could replace one or two?

I know I'm thinking twice about losing those pounds!  I can tell you this, I have blown it several times.  Perhaps writing them down keeps you a bit more accountable!

This is where this post comes in, something that has evaded me over the years is becoming more dedicated to recycling. I have to admit, I stink at it!  Call it 'too lazy', or just 'don't want to be bothered' is no excuse!**  I pay my monthly bill for my nifty blue recycle bin and it goes empty almost nine months out of the year!  It's a shame, I admit it.

So, here's where 'accountability' comes in, I'm publicly announcing my added resolution for 2010 and no less on the Internet!

I'm going to make all efforts to become more conscience of recycling and taking the time to do what is required to use that 'blue bin' I so gladly pay for each month. 

 

So what a better way to get started than to  attend with other Gilbert residents  and locals to the 'Spring Toward a Cleaner Gilbert' event that is offering their tips and ideas with a free forum 6 p.m. Tuesday at Gilbert's Town Hall. 

The forum will be televised and held at Town Hall located at 50 E. Civic Center Drive.  It will feature ways to go green using free Gilbert Town services. Make the most of our unique Town recycling services that allow you to recycle glass, aluminum and paper – as well as even hazardous wastes, or computers (I have several old computers in my garage)!

Did You Know?

• Town of Gilbert offered a white goods pickup for appliances?
  
• You could recycle cooking grease to be used for fuel?

Residents can learn how to save big on their water bills, inside and out. Experts will answer questions on how the town’s upcoming General Plan features environmentally friendly incentives, and how an environmental task force is working to promote our green programs in Town. For more information call (480) 503-6766.

** In no way am I calling or claiming anyone that does not recycle 'lazy'..this post is strictly my own thoughts and opinion!