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County steps up recycling efforts at downtown facilities
For years, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners have encouraged employees working in the downtown Tavares offices to recycle soda cans and paper. Beginning next week, the Lake County Department of Environmental Utilities will unveil new efforts to assist County employees with recycling mixed paper, cardboard and drink cans.
May 1, 2008
Lake County to celebrate Earth Day by challenging employees and residents to live greener lifestyles
Visitors and Lake County employees will get the opportunity to take the 2008 Earth Day Challenge when they walk into the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St. in Tavares, on Tuesday, April 22.
April 17, 2008
Lake County Commissioner Welton Cadwell to speak at Earth Day Celebration on April 22
Lake County Commissioner Welton Cadwell is encouraging the community to attend an Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Covanta Energy waste-to-energy facility, located at 3830 Rogers Industrial Park Road, Okahumpka.
April 16, 2008
Adopt-a-Lake to host educational sessions for volunteers
The Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program will host two educational sessions for interested volunteers on April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lake County Agricultural Center, located at 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, and April 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Carlton Palms Education Center, located at 28308 Churchill Smith Lane, Mount Dora.
March 19, 2008
Lake County to participate in Water Quality Day
Several programs of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, including Adopt-a-Lake and Parks & Trails Division, will be participating in the First Annual Central Florida Water Quality Day to be held on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, located at 2725 S. Binion Road in Apopka.
March 19, 2008
Environmental Services to hold plant sale for good cause
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is holding a spring plant sale to benefit the March of Dimes on Friday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its main office, located at 13130 County Landfill Road, Tavares.
March 14, 2008
Lake Soil and Water Conservation District announces winners of Fifth Annual Lake Regional Envirothon
The Lake Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the Fifth Annual Lake Regional Envirothon on Feb. 20 at the Hickory Point Recreational Facility in Tavares with 14 teams competing.
February 27, 2008
Lake County hosts Adopt-a-Lake event to recognize new volunteers, encourage others to participate
Lake County Commissioner Welton Cadwell welcomed more than 50 people to an opening ceremony at Lake Idamere Park on Monday morning for the County's new Adopt-a-Lake Program.
February 25, 2008
Event to promote County's new Adopt-a-Lake Program
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is hosting an event on Monday, Feb. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lake Idamere Park, located at 12335 County Road 448 in Tavares, to encourage residents to sign up for the County's new Adopt-a-Lake Program.
February 15, 2008
Lake County creates new volunteer program to help lakes
At its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance that is expected to add another layer of protection to the County's most well-known asset, its lakes.
January 24, 2008
Lake County Department of Environmental Services announces 2008 schedule for Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services household hazardous waster mobile unit is scheduled to make 18 different stops throughout the County in 2008.
January 9, 2008
Environmental Services prepares for holiday tree pick-up
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services reminds all residents of unincorporated Lake County that discarded Christmas trees will be picked up as part of their regular garbage collection service.
December 28, 2007
Lake County to celebrate National Pollution Prevention Week on Sept. 22
As part of the nationally recognized Pollution Prevention Week, Sept. 17-23, the Board of County Commissioners has shown their support by proclaiming this week in Lake County as P2 Week. Additionally, Lake County Department of Environmental Services is hosting a "Let’s Lasso Pollution Expo" on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Tractor Supply Company, located at 100 Ardice Ave. in Eustis.
September 21, 2007
Help Lake County 'corral' pollution at national prevention week event on Sept. 22 in Eustis
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is presenting the "Let's Lasso Pollution" expo on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tractor Supply Company, located at 100 Ardice Ave. in Eustis.
September 4, 2007
County, Clerk of Courts and Health Department offices to close for July 4
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Lake County Clerk of Courts and Lake County Health Department will be closed Wednesday, July 4, to observe Independence Day.
June 27, 2007
Solid-waste professionals to roll in to Lake County on May 12 for statewide competition
Professional truck drivers, equipment operators and mechanics will test their skills at the 25th Annual Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Sunshine Chapter's Road-e-o to be held Saturday, May 12, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Lake County Central Solid Waste Facility in Tavares.
May 3, 2007
State and County officials to recognize efforts to protect the environment by Tavares High class
Twenty students of Tavares High School, located at 603 N. New Hampshire Ave., will receive a recycled computer Thursday, April 26, at 1 p.m. as a reward for promoting the importance of protecting the environment to fellow classmates and the community.
April 25, 2007
Environmental Services to hold plant sale for good cause
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is holding a spring plant sale to benefit the March of Dimes on Friday, April 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its main office, located at 13130 County Landfill Road, Tavares.
April 18, 2007
Commission to proclaim April as water conservation month
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will consider a proclamation Tuesday, April 17, that declares the month of April as Florida's Water Conservation Month.
April 12, 2007
Debris collection from Feb. 2 tornadoes ends in Lake County
Collection of storm debris from the Feb. 2 tornadoes finished on Thursday, April 5, with Lake County's contracted hauler collecting nearly 150,000 cubic yards of materials; however, the debris-collection hotline [866-540-2325] will remain open until Wednesday, April 11.
April 9, 2007
Department of Environmental Services announces 2007 schedule for Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is encouraging proper disposal of household hazardous waste with its mobile unit. The mobile unit is scheduled to make 16 different stops throughout the County in 2007.
January 3, 2007
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The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is encouraging proper disposal of household hazardous waste with its mobile unit. The mobile unit is scheduled to make 20 different stops throughout the County in 2006.
December 12, 2005
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services is encouraging proper disposal of household hazardous waste with its mobile unit. The mobile unit is scheduled to make 20 different stops throughout the County in 2006.
December 9, 2005
Free Home Heating Oil Recovery Program schedules first pump-outs for May 31, June 1
The Lake County Department of Environmental Services (DES) is announcing the first pump-outs of old home heating oil tanks scheduled for May 31 and June 1. The proper disposal of the remaining oil in nine old home-heating oil tanks marks the beginning of a new environmental-protection service that is offered free to Lake County homeowners.
May 27, 2005
County submits permit to establish blueways trails
Lake County’s effort to establish the largest blueways program in the state is well on its way as officials with the Lake County Department of Environmental Services mailed off Wednesday the permit for the new recreational trails.
May 26, 2005
Lake County targets residential home-heating oil tanks for proper disposal
Lake County wants homeowners in the cities and the unincorporated areas of the County to join in the fight against soil and water pollution.
May 3, 2005
County employees’ efforts benefit March of Dimes
Employees of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners are wrapping up by the end of the month their annual month-long benefit drive for the March of Dimes.
April 13, 2005
Fair provides opportunity for citizens to learn about various Lake County services
Amidst the activities and festivities at the Lake County Fair from April 7-16, residents can meet some local heroes, learn about some important community initiatives and voice their opinion of what Lake County should look like in the future.
April 4, 2005
Unincorporated Lake County residents should avoid e-waste disposal through trash pick-up service
Department of Environmental Services officials are warning residents in unincorporated Lake County not to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through curbside trash pick-up service.
March 31, 2005 |
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