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By Bridgette Outten,
Staff Writer
8:57 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A shredding operation partially funded by a $50,000 Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant is under way, and Clark County is its first customer.
Quest Adult Services — a division of Developmental Disabilities of Clark County — received the grant through a partnership with the county’s Waste Management District.
“ODNR wanted to see more recycling, more going green,” Waste Management District Coordinator Steve Schlather said.
Under the county’s $5,200 annual contract, Quest workers shred sensitive documents as well as computer parts, sans the monitor.
“It helps our community by keeping money in Clark County,” said Todd Flesch, Quest Adult Services coordinator. “But it also gives our guys a chance to feel meaningful, and they get a paycheck out of it, too.”
Debra Shaw, waste management district director, said the county was previously using an international company.
“We’re pleased that Quest was able to match them,” she said. “And we’re hiring locally.”
At any given time Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., about eight workers will be on the job in the shredding facility.
They all have to pass background checks to work, Flesch said.
The shredded plastic and metal can be recycled, as well as the tons of papers. Nineteen tons of paper saves a tree, Flesch said.
And the shredding facility is open for more business.
Individuals can get materials shredded for 12 cents a pound, and officials are encouraging contracts with local businesses.
For more information, contact Todd Flesch at (937)328-5200, ext. 5214, or tflesch@clarkdd.org.
Contact this reporter at (937) 328-0374 or boutten@coxohio.com.
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