2.  haz-er-duhs : full of risk; perilous; risky  ree-sahy-kuhl : to use again in the original form or with minimal alteration  Batteries in a landfill are considered hazardous because of harm they can cause if leeched into the ground water.  We recycle our aluminum. It is turned into another soda can, foil, or even airplanes.

3.  Made a plan  Educated the community  Kept it simple  Made it easy  Talk, talk, talk

4.  Brainstorm at a meeting with your village.  What do they want to see?  Who will organize and run the program?  Start date?  Set goals.

5.  Explain the plan and the need for it.  Be patient.  Flyers, newsletters, websites, face to face.  Start kids when young.  What is Hazardous and what is not?

6.  Started with ALPAR’s Flying Cans Program.  Separating batteries from the Landfill. -even with out a set backhaul plan yet.  Easily accessible recycling stations.

7.  Kids made money on recycling aluminum.  Recycling was looked at as an opportunity, not a hindrance.  Zero start up cost.

8.  It’s easy to fall out of the recycling pattern.  Use any event possible to talk to your members.  Teach the kids, who will teach even the most stubborn parents.  Don’t point fingers, be negative, or discouraging.

9.  Designate storage areas.  Properly packaged.  Well marked drop off spots.  Keep storage areas clean.

10. Christina Salmon PO Box 4008 Igiugig, AK 99613 907.533.3211 christinasalmon@hotmail.com