KMB joins City of Columbia Green Business Program


Keep the Midlands Beautiful was named a member of the City of Columbia's Green Business Program at the April 16 City Council meeting. KMB set goals to switch out incandescent light bulbs with CFLs, to replace paper mailings with e-mail communications, and to remove KMB's name from mailing lists to reduce the amount of junk mail we receive.

Becoming a member of the Green Business Program is easy! Start by visiting the Climate Protection Action Campaign (CPAC) website. Review the steps and click on the the help sheets on this page before completing and submitting your application.

Central Midlands Lawnmower Exchange Offers Electric Lawnmowers for $289

 

Click here to learn more and to get an electronic coupon to purchase a Neuton CE 5.2 Battery-Powered Mower for a special discounted price of $289 including shipping. You do not need to trade in a gas mower to receive this discount.

Recycle Used Motor Oil -- It's the Law!

The S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act prohibits the disposal of motor oil in municipal solid waste landfills and into sewers, drainage systems, septic tanks, surface water, or groundwater.

Thankfully, Midlands residents who change their own oil have many options for recycling motor oil. Lexington County accepts used motor oil, oil filters, and oil bottles at 12 convenient collection and recycling centers. Richland County offers 11 drop off locations for used motor oil and oil filters.

Through May 31 as part of the Great American Cleanup, Firestone Complete Auto Care locations in the City of Columbia will accept scrap tires, used oil and car batteries for recycling. Firestone requests that individuals call before bringing a large quantity of tires, used oil or batteries. Participating locations include:

  • 1738 Gervais St. 256-1368
  • 2010 N Beltline Rd. 782-0294
  • 7204 Parklane Rd. 788-1810
  • 7515 Garners Ferry Rd. 776-7637
  • 835 Bush River Rd. 798-6690

 

 
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Great American Cleanup
March 1 - May 1

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