February 02, 2009
Monday

The Organized Village of Kasaan ( OVK ) announced they have delivered a full "Alley Cat Trailer" of recyclable cans and plastics to the Klawock landfill. This dual axle cargo trailer is fitted with storage bins designed for curbside collection, storage and for use with forklifts to remove the full bins. The OVK is the first tribe to make a delivery of recyclables to the landfill.

In 2006 the Organized Village of Kasaan received a grant through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to purchase an Alley Cat Trailer for the community of Kasaan. Due to the increase of waste disposal costs and the community's dedication to protecting the natural environment, the OVK and City of Kasaan looked for ways to improve their waste management system to include improved diversion of recyclable commodities and reduce the input to our waste stream.

To implement a successful recycling program, the Organized Village of Kasaan, Craig Community Association, Hydaburg Cooperative Association and the Klawock Cooperation worked together with their respective communities, and most especially, the City of Klawock, to develop a Recycling site at the Klawock landfill.

The Organized Village of Kasaan extended "Ha' waa" to the other three tribes and their respective communities and the City of Klawock for making this a much needed reality.

The Organized Village of Kasaan also thanked the community members of Kasaan, for without their dedication to implementing recycling in their homes and businesses, the project would not have been this successful.

The Organized Village of Kasaan also thanked the children of Kasaan who participated in Community Clean-up days, recycling at the school and crushing many cans for the Recycling efforts of Kasaan.

Source of News & Photograph:

Organized Village of Kasaan ( OVK )

 

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