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Initiative Runs From Aug. 12 - 16
UPDATED: 9:49 pm CDT August 12,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- An initiative called "Heavy Metal Days" kicked off on Thursday in an effort to keep the lakes and rivers of Dane County clean.
VIDEO: Watch The ReportMadison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk are urging people to take advantage of a special collection by the Clean Sweep Program.The goal is to reduce environmental damage done by heavy metals like lead and mercury, WISC-TV reported.
"The city of Madison and Dane County have been leaders in the nation on protecting people from mercury but we want to do even more," said Falk.People can drop off mercury thermostats, compact fluorescent light bulbs, paint or even fishing and hunting equipment that contains lead.The drop-off site is at 2302 Fish Hatchery Road. The dates are Aug. 12 - 16.
VIDEO: Watch The ReportMadison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk are urging people to take advantage of a special collection by the Clean Sweep Program.The goal is to reduce environmental damage done by heavy metals like lead and mercury, WISC-TV reported.|
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