Mayor Jennings Provides Recycling Bins to Two of Albany’s Public Schools

24 Oct 2007

by: Bob Van Amburgh -518-434-5100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 24, 2007

Mayor Jennings Provides Recycling Bins to Two of Albany’s Public Schools

Albany, NY - In an effort to promote recycling efforts among the City of Albany’s youth, Mayor Jennings, in concert with the Department of General Services, has authorized the provision of City recycling bins to be used at Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Philip Livingston Magnet Academy.

Upon reviewing the request made by school personnel, Mayor Jennings was receptive to providing assistance to encourage the “greening” of two school buildings.  According to Mayor Jennings, “The City of Albany remains committed to supporting environmental responsibility.  Therefore, asking our students and staff members to assist in easy-to-do recycling efforts is certainly setting a positive example for the entire community.  I applaud the leadership in each of these schools, and I am hopeful that all buildings will ultimately want to participate.”  A total of 60 blue bins have been distributed.  A private waste management firm is responsible for the collection of the materials.