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Old 07-27-2014, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinny View Post
I have spend some time today trying to find out if recycling is mandatory in TV, specifically in Sumter County. I have been to all the government and District websites and they make it seem as if it is offered without saying if it is required. We are used to recycling anyway and will continue to do so but my wife gets overly worried about what she puts into the regular garbage since we were subject to fines in our old State if they found recyclables in with the regular trash.

So what is the scoop? Mandatory or not?
And would your old state happen to be New Jersey? We lived in Old Bridge in the early 80s when recycling started there. If they saw anything that should have been recycled in your trash they would not take it! We were well trained.