November 7th, 2011, Mark Twain Lake - Since 1997, communities across the
country have come together on November 15 each year to celebrate America
Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only
nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the
United States.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake would like to take this
opportunity to remind its area residents that they have a year round
opportunity to utilize the Mark Twain Lake Recycling Program by using the
drop-off location located at the Ray Behrens Recreation Area. This program
is made possible thanks to an on-going partnership between the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and the Monroe City Sheltered Workshop. Just another
reason to stop out and enjoy the scenery out at Mark Twain Lake- saving our
planet! The brown shed located just north of the campground entrance is
available for anyone, not just campers, to drop off their recyclables.
Materials that are accepted include: cardboard, newspapers, plastics 1 and 2,
magazines, paper, aluminum and other metal materials.
This program strives to reduce the burden of trash placement in our
nation's landfills on the environment and to encourage families to both
recycle and buy products made from recycled goods. As an environmentally
conscious agency, the Corps encourages recycling to conserve energy and
natural resources and reduce air and water pollution.
These opportunities are made possible thanks to the efforts of the Monroe
City Sheltered Workshop. To ease the burden and save time for those willing
to recycle, the materials don't even have to be sorted. Employees of the
workshop provide that service. The Monroe City Sheltered Workshop is a
not-for-profit corporation providing dignified and meaningful employment for
developmentally disabled adults specializing in recycling, parts inspection,
industrial sanding, assembly work and custom pallet building.
.If you need additional information or have questions regarding this
program and how you can take part, please contact the Project Office at
573-735-4097 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .