Carolinas Group Targets Rural Recycling

The Carolina Recycling University (CRU) program of the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA), is hosting four seminars in North and South Carolina with a focus on rural recycling programs.

The seminars, which can offer continuing education units, are taking place on the following dates:

August 20-22 Comfort Suites, Salisbury, N.C.

August 27-29, Planning Dept. Building, Jacksonville, N.C.

Sept. 12-14, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C.

Sept. 24-27 Radisson Hotel, Columbia, S.C.

Attendees will receive a copy of the 2007 Rural Recycling Training Manual and sit in on classes covering a variety of topics “directly related to all aspects of rural recycling,” according to CRU.

Those completing the course will earn the title of “Qualified Recycling Professional” and receive a Certificate of Completion. Non-CRA members will also receive a complimentary one-year membership to the CRA upon registering.

Those seeking more information or wishing to register can call (919) 545-9050 or e-mail to cra@cra-recycle.org.