High Country Conservation Center gives updates on pay-as-you-throw program, waste diversion and more

High Country Conservation Center gives updates on pay-as-you-throw program, waste diversion and more

Jen Schenk, the executive director of the High Country Conservation Center, spoke to the Summit County Board of Commissioners during its June 17 work session. She gave updates from the center on the implementation of the pay-as-you-throw trash program, Strong Futures community grants, waste diversion efforts and more. The pay-as-you-throw program charges different prices for different sized bins and brings curbside recycling pickup to more of Su…