213 trees, 592 pounds of lights — Covington’s holiday recycling programs save landfill space
Efforts to recycle and repurpose holiday-related waste in Covington this season gathered in over a quarter-ton of burned-out light strings…
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Covington wants to boost 58 percent recycling rate; online presentation of ‘how-to’ tips to use year-round
The number of Covington households that recycle at home has increased 58 percent since 2016. Hoping to increase both that…
City of Covington offers two options, three locations, for residents to recycle Christmas trees
If you decorated your house with a natural Christmas tree and you’re already thinking about stripping it of ornaments and…
People of NKY: Sheila Fields made history in Nevada, now devotes her talents to Cov’s waste management
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Let’s start this off right at the very beginning. It was 12:02 a.m., January…
River Sweep volunteers needed in Covington Saturday; expect mud, interesting finds, satisfaction
Dozens of volunteers are needed Saturday to clean trash from the Covington banks of the Ohio River. Expect muddy shoes…
No butts allowed: New ‘urns,’ campaign target significant cigarette litter in Covington
A cigarette butt is small – just an inch or so long – so flicking a single butt onto a…
Party touts Adopt-A-Spot success; volunteer program beautifies Covington, one location at a time
The street gutters along East 13th and Wheeler streets routinely have less trash than they used to. The dirt hole…
Two ways for Cov residents to recycle Christmas trees; trash, recycling schedule for New Year’s week
Some people treat Christmas as a month-long holiday that extends long after Dec. 25. But other people are already feeling…
Covington might eliminate green stickers for trash; how that and other changes could impact residents
NKyTribune staff The Covington City Commission is considering the elimination of the “green sticker” program and reducing fines for those…
River Sweep yield: Clean banks, strange debris; event covers 981 miles of Ohio River, tributaries
Tired and sore muscles are likely. Muddy gloves a given. And a sense of accomplishment a certainty. But the one…
City Partners with Keep Covington Beautiful, Rumpke for the 2017 Ohio River Sweep; seeks volunteers
The City of Covington is partnering with Keep Covington Beautiful and Rumpke Waste & Recycling for the 2017 Ohio River…