Teller County Waste Seeks Annexation to Woodland Park, CO. -- Offers Community Recycling Center

WOODLAND PARK, Colo. - May 20, 2013 - PRLog -- A recycling center for the city of Woodland Park is seeking approval with the annexation of property utilized by Teller County Waste  (TCW), according to TCW officials.

“We have been committed since we started our business to giving back to the community by constantly working to protect public health and the environment,” said Jay Baker, TCW President.

“Having a recycling center available to citizens is another example of our being a good steward of the community and responsive to feedback from our customers,” he said.

Nearly 60% TCW customers reside in Woodland Park. “More than 90% of our customers would support recycling if it was readily available,” according to TCW officials.

As part of the request for annexation into the city of Woodland Park an application for a zoning change to Community Commercial (CC) has been filed by TCW. The request references several parcels of land generally located at 1000 and 1050 West Street (County Road 231) totaling 1.84 acres.

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This proposed annexation is intended to “sustain Woodland Park’s economic diversity and vitality”  by accommodating a critical service, according to the guiding principles of the Woodland Park Comprehensive Plan.

In addition, this effort is consistent with the sustainability goals of the City, specifically Objective 1.2:  Reduce Energy, Water and Resource Consumption, according to the zone change request justification that was submitted by TCW.

The benefits of recycling include:

·        Recycling conserves resources

·          Recycling saves energy

·          Recycling helps protect the environment

·          Recycling reduces landfill.

The recycling facility will allow for residents to drop off recyclables (i.e., paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and other acceptable materials) during certain hours of the day within the fenced and monitored operations area.

TCW is willing to make appropriate aesthetic improvements including screening and landscaping on the property  if the annexation is approved. “We will enhance the property and make it consistent with the standards of Woodland Park, “ Baker said.

The benefits of the annexation are currently being reviewed by county and city officials with a decision expected during June 2013.

Community citizens will have the opportunity to comment on the annexation in two June public hearings.  For more information at  contact the Woodland Park Planning Department at 719.687.5202.

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About Teller County Waste:  Locally owned since 1994, TCW provides trash collection services fro Teller, South Douglas, Eastern Park and Western El Paso counties.  Through their long and distinguished  tenure as a local business, TCW has supported community events and local charities.  

More information at:  http://www.tellercountywaste.com

Below is a partial list of community support.  Complete list is at http://tellercountywaste.com/community-service.html

2013

Christmas Tree Recycling Drive

Cripple Creek Ice Festival

Memorial Day in Cripple Creek at the Cemetery

Cripple Creek Chuckwagon Cookoff

Mountain Top Cycling Ride for MS

Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days

Mountain of the Sun Music Festival at Aspen Valley Ranch

Woodland Park 4th of July

Cripple Creek 4th of July Celebration

Cripple Creek Salute to American Veteran Rally

Cripple Creek Cruise Above the Cloud Car Show

Sponsored Charities and Events

4 Mile Fire District

Boy Scouts of America

CHOICES

Community Cupboard

Downtown Development Association (DDA of WP)

Food Bank Drive

Habitat for Humanity

Help The Needy

Main Street Make-Over 2009

Senior Coalition

Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (http://www.tcrascolorado.com/)

Toys for Tots

YMCA

Visit: http://www.tellercountywaste.com