Peoria Curbside Recycling Sign-up Contest

There’s a new curbside recycling program in town! The City of Peoria, Peoria County Recycling & Conservation Department and the Global Warming Solutions Group of Central Illinois are conducting a contest for Peoria’s school, church, and civic groups with $1,500.00 available in cash prizes. The contest is sponsored by Peoria County’s Department of Recycling and Resource Conservation, Midwest Fiber Recycling, and Rehrig Pacific.

What is it?

Peoria Recycling Contest. A contest to increase the number of City of Peoria households that participate in the new curbside recycling program.

How do organizations get involved?

Use the organizer’s packet from our contest page to get started or contact Kiersten Sheets at (309)251-4950.

What can be won?

Prizes awarded based on the number of curbside recyclers your group recruits:

• First Prize – One $500 prize
• Second Prize – Two $250 prizes
• Third Prize – Three $100 prizes
• Extra Effort Prize – $200 to the organization with the individual signing up the most households

The contest runs from February 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010. Winners will be announced at the Forest Park Nature Center Earth Day Celebration on April 24, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Global Warming Solutions Group table.