Update #1
King George County is pleased to announce the outstanding preliminary results from the first quarter of the community's single-use, thin plastics recycling challenge. The enthusiastic participation of residents has led to a remarkable volume of collected materials, necessitating a split in the initial weigh-in.
The King George Solid Waste & Recycling Department assisted with the first portion of the collection weigh-in, which amounted to 160 pounds of recyclable plastics. This significant contribution brings the community within 840 pounds of achieving its goal to earn a new park bench to be placed in one of King George Parks and Recreation's facilities.
Further details regarding the weight of the remaining portion of the first quarter collection will be released shortly.
Community Recycle Challenge
Join the KG community and help collect single-use, thin plastics.
If 1,000 pounds of plastic is collected in a year, then the community will receive a Trex bench to be placed at one of the county's parks.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Gather your household's single-use, thin plastics, including items like
- grocery bags
- bread bags
- bubble wrap
- ice bags
- food storage bags
- produce bags
- plastic wrap
- plastic shipping envelopes
- any stretchy plastic, usually with #2 or #4 recycling symbol
Bring your items to one of the following locations:
- King George Citizen Center (8076 Kings Highway)
- Revercomb Administration Building (10459 Courthouse Drive)
- Smoot Memorial Library (9533 Kings Highway)
Please note that these plastics are not recyclable with the single stream recycling offered at the county's convenience centers.
Collection will be accepted at the above locations until the end of April 2026.