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Granville County Recycle Disposal Event

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-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood

Granville County’s recent recycling and hazardous waste disposal event diverted more than 25,000 pounds of materials – from medication to metal – from finding its way to the landfill.

Vendors were on hand to take the variety of items for recycling and safe disposal, according to Teresa Baker, the county’s recycling and sustainability coordinator.

Here’s a breakdown of what got collected during the May 20 spring clean-out event:

  • Veolia Environmental Services – 3,592 pounds of paint plus an additional 5,620 pounds of hazardous household waste.
  • Department of Agriculture Pesticides Division – 349 pounds of pesticides.
  • Green for Life (GFL) – 2,755 pounds of scrap metal.
  • Shred Ace – 8,340 pounds of shredded paper.
  • Granville County Sheriff’s Office – 103.2 pounds of medications and medical waste plus 40.1 pounds of ammunition.
  • METech Recycling – 2,882 pounds of electronics.
  • Interstate Batteries – 473 pounds of various batteries.
  • RMR Book Recycling – 1,020 pounds.
  • Dart Containers – 3/4 of a trailer of polystyrene

“Residents who participate in Granville County’s clean out events leave knowing that these waste materials will either be recycled or properly disposed of instead of harming the local environment,” said Baker. “A huge thank-you to all vendors, staff, volunteers, and participants who helped make the Spring Clean-Out event a great success.”

For more information about safely recycling and disposing of waste in Granville County, visit https://www.granvillecounty.org/residents/solidwaste/.

Granville County Manager Reappointed To State Risk Management Board

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Granville County Manager Michael Felts has been appointed to another term on the Risk Management Board of Trustees of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC). Felts joined new and returning members at the quarterly meeting held in Wake County on Dec. 9  to be sworn in for a three-year term.

In a statement to the press, Felts said he is honored to be returning to serve another term on the risk management board. “In today’s environment, local government leaders are looking for ways to better anticipate and mitigate risks,” he said. “This organization is the largest provider of risk management services to county governments in the state of North Carolina and the board has a true passion for assisting counties.”

During the meeting, the board reviewed and approved the annual audit report for last fiscal year and heard updates on NCACC and legislative developments. The board also discussed the upcoming renewal season for risk pool members and new programs under consideration.

The NCACC Joint Risk Management Agency provides risk management services to North Carolina counties. It is managed and operated by NCACC, and is the largest provider of risk management services to county governments in North Carolina. It is governed by an appointed board of trustees made up of elected county commissioners and senior management staff.

The NCACC is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress, and federal and state agencies. The Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of advocacy, research, risk management and education and leadership training.

In addition to Felts, the board includes Bladen County Manager Gregory Martin, Transylvania County Manager Jaime Laughter, Stanly County Commissioner William Lawhon, Stokes County Commissioner Rick Morris, and Scotland County Manager Kevin Patterson. Edgecombe County Commissioner Viola Harris was re-elected as Chair and Tyrrell County Commissioner Tommy Everett remains the Vice-Chair of the Risk Management Board.