By DAVID DUPONT
BG Independent News
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Foundation ihas expanded its Aluminum Can Recycling Program fundraiser in support of the BG Boom Festival and Fireworks.
BG Boom is the Bowling Green community’s annual Independence Day celebration, taking place July 3 rd , 2024, with a festival at the Wood County Fairgrounds f4-9 p.m. with the fireworks display at dusk.
The Aluminum Can Recycling Program was started in partnership with Bates Recycling several years ago and has consistently raised several thousand dollars for this community event. The seasonal can drive program continues through June 30. Aluminum cans can be recycled at Bates Recycling Center
12729 Jerry City Road in Cygnet and Bates will donate 5-cents to the Chamber Foundation for every pound recycled when you mention BG BOOM.
In addition to the seasonal Can Recycling Program, the Chamber Foundation is now offering year-round can drop off at:
- Work Leads to Independence (WLI) – 991 S. Main St. in Bowling Green. Drop off hours are 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Please drop off at the south entrance to the right of the large overhead door.
- Gas & Express Mart BG Marathon – 525 N. Main St. in Bowling Green. Gas & Express Mart’s location will be accessible 24/7.
More locations will be announced soon.
WLI is coordinating pickup of the cans. Aluminum cans collected through these receptacles will be recycled by Bates Recycling, and the Chamber Foundation will split the payout 50/50 with WLI to aid their outreach and activities.
