Shirley and Edward Ruffin are the City of Hartsville’s Recyclers of the Month for August 2015.
The family recycles everything, Shirley Ruffin said, including glass, paper and plastic, and keeps a bin inside the house dedicated to recyclables. She added that even her grandchildren have shown an interest in making sure recyclable items aren’t thrown in the trash.
“It’s important for the environment, and the economy as well,” she said. “Everything should have a place, and if recycling is going to help, then you should do that.”
As the Recyclers of the Month, the Ruffins received a yard sign as well as a Main Street Hartsville downtown gift certificate.
The award program highlights those city residents participating in the City of Hartsville’s recycling program, a partnership between the City and Sonoco. To learn more about guidelines for recycling in Hartsville, visit the Garbage, Recycling and Yard Debris page. To request a recycling roll cart, call Environmental Services at (843) 383-3019.