Dr. Karen Bell

Keep Liberty Beautiful

America Recycles Day is celebrated annually on November 15, and in 2025, it will fall on a Saturday. This day promotes recycling and encourages individuals to pledge to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Keep Liberty Beautiful (KLB) is celebrating the entire month. Recycling isn’t just about turning old materials into something new. It’s about protecting the planet we call home. Every can, bottle, and piece of paper you recycle helps conserve natural resources, save energy, and reduce pollution. It’s one of the simplest, most powerful ways to make a difference in our community and beyond.

Recycling is not only beneficial for the environment, but it’s also easy to do. Keep Liberty Beautiful (KLB) is here to make it even easier, with tools, tips, and community events designed to help you recycle smarter, and not harder. Once you start, you’ll see how naturally it fits into your daily routine. Just start with a few items, and soon recycling will become second nature.

Think recycling takes too much time? Think again! With a little organization, it’s as effortless as tossing something in the trash.

You must ensure that you use a different bin. Liberty County offers a county-operated drop-off system, and KLB even provides a free three-bag set to help you sort recyclables at home. The bags can hang in your pantry or on cabinet knobs, ready whenever you are. Please stop by one of our Recycle It! Fairs on Saturday, November 15, to pick up your free set. Recycle It! Fairs – November 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. These fairs are designed to fit seamlessly into your weekend plans, making it convenient for you to participate.

Two convenient locations: Liberty County Community Complex – 9397 East Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway Walthourville City Hall – 222 Busbee Drive, Walthourville Our quarterly Recycle It! Fairs make it easy to drop off items that should not be thrown away. This is your chance to clear out clutter while doing something great for the planet!

We’ll be collecting: Electronics and accessories Cell phones and chargers CFL and fluorescent light bulbs (4 inches or less) Used motor oil and antifreeze Paper, books, and phone directories Car and household batteries Printer ink and toner cartridges Household goods, clothes, and gently used shoes Old prescription and over-the-counter medications (no needles) The Febreze brand used products Clean blankets, towels, and sheets (for Liberty County Animal Services) Plus: Don’t miss Free Shred Day (Midway location only), on Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Bring your dry, metal- free papers and protect your personal information safely.

Thanks to a Georgia Re-Leaf grant from the Georgia Tree Council, KLB will be distributing 300 native trees to the community. If you reserved a tree, you can pick it up at either Recycle It! Fair location on November 15.

Currently, the U.S. recycling rate is approximately 32%. Together, we can increase that number in Liberty County. Bring a few items to the fair, see how easy recycling can be, and inspire others to join in.

Let’s work together to Keep Liberty Beautiful — one bottle, battery, and bag at a time.

For more information about recycling, shredding, or the tree giveaway, contact Keep Liberty Beautiful at (912) 8804888 or klcb@libertycountyga. gov. Together, we can make a difference, starting right here at home. Join us and become part of a community that values the environment and our shared future.