The community’s reaction to the new downtown recycling drop-off site has already exceeded expectations.
Organizers had anticipated unloading the trailer twice a month. But it is filling up quickly and the timetable has been moved up to accommodate the amount of collections at 18th and Williams.
The trailer was the brainchild of the Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP).
“Many of our members had voiced their desire for more recycling opportunities. And Sunflower Diversified Services and the city of Great Bend made it happen,” said Megan Hammeke, steering committee chair. “We are so excited to have this new addition downtown and we support all city and Sunflower recycling efforts.”
(Read more: Great Bend Post)