At this month’s City Council meeting, many Aldermen expressed their frustration with the delay in getting Blue Carts in their wards. As residents of Ukrainian Village, we know all too well about this frustration. Our neighborhood is literally surrounded by Blue Cart Recycling and we are still waiting.

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Alderman Tom Allen of the 38^th Ward introduced a resolution pushing for the expansion for Blue Cart Recycling citywide by September 1^st, stating that recycling collection should be a regular part of City services, like street sweeping and garbage collection (see Chicago Tribune and Huffington Post). But because of the continued budget problems in the City, it is still difficult to say whether or not Blue Cart expansion will happen this year. You can help show the City that we really need recycling in our neighborhood.

There is ONE WEEK LEFT of the Neighborhood Paper Drive! The results of the the two-week Paper Drive will inform the City on resident participation with recycling programs and could help bring recycling to our neighborhood. Support recycling in our neighborhood and raise funds for UVNA in the process!

Do you know any organizations or businesses who want to help? Use this flyer and let them know about UVNA’s Paper Drive.

Paper Drive collection bin is located at St. Helen's Church and School parking lot (2347 West Augusta) behind Filichia Food and Imports

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Help UVNA make some GREEN with your recyclable paper! The 2010 Neighborhood Paper Drive is coming to Ukrainian Village for two weeks starting June 5th. As a community partner with the City of Chicago Department of Environment and Waste Management, UVNA will set up collection site for two weeks in June at the St. Helen’s Church parking lot – 2347 West Augusta - behind Filichia’s Foods and Imports.

The 2010 Neighborhood Paper Drive is part of the City’s 2010 Earth Day programs.All revenue generated from the recyclables will benefit UVNA. In addition, organizations that collect the most paper can win up to $1,000 in cash prizes.  HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR UVNA!We will be collecting Mixed Paper, which includes the following:

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Junk Mail
• Greeting Cards and Cardstock
• Glossy paper
• Brochures and Pamphlets
• Shredded Office Paper in clear plastic bags is acceptable

Basically, most paper is acceptable EXCEPT:

• Food soiled paper
• Waxed cardboard or paper (like milk cartons)
• Carbon paper

For a helpful guide on what can and cannot be recycled, refer to this flyer [pdf]. Keep checking our website for more details or sign up on the right to be included in our mailing list.  SPREAD THE WORD. START SAVING YOUR PAPER. For information on how you can help with the Paper Drive, contact Pia at infouvna@gmail.com.