(KLZA)-- A check for $220 was presented to the Falls City Council Monday night to be used for recycling containers at Stanton Lake Park.

The Library organized an Earth Day Event at Stanton Lake Park. Community Medical Center partnered with the Friends of the Library and other volunteers for the event.  Linda Santo with CMC organized a 5K fun run with the proceeds donated toward the recycling containers.

Falls City Librarian, Hope Schawang provided an update on the Falls City Green Team’s Earth Day / Falls City Cleanup Day collection.  Schawang thanked Hamilton Recycling and Disposal for their help in organizing the event. 19 tons of trash and wood waste were collected along with 300 pounds of recyclable materials, 4-tons of metal and 1,500 pounds of paper was shredded. 

Each person that brought paper for shredding was asked to donate a non-perishable food item.  150 food items were collected and donated to the Food Pantry. 

The next cleanup event will be held in October.