ENVIRONMENTSPARE THE AIR. Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has named March "Spare the Air Month." Participate in "Non-Polluting Commuting Week" March 4 through 11 by walking, carpooling, working at home, riding a bike or taking the bus to work to help cut down on that nasty brown cloud developing over Tucson. Participants are eligible for terrific prizes. Call DEQ at 740-3344 to sign up and for information.RECYCLING CENTERS. The following neighborhood drop-off centers are open 24 hours daily: Cholla High School, 2001 W. 22nd St.; Booth-Fickett Magnet School, 7240 E. Calle Arturo; and Morrow Education Center, 1010 E. 10th St. All city and county landfills also have recycling centers. Call 791-5000 for hours and locations. Multi-material recycling facilities are located at Recycle America, 945 S. Freeway Blvd. Call 622-4731 for hours. |
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