Amador County – The Amador County Waste Management Department announced earlier this month that it is taking nominations for the 2011 Recycler Ricky Awards.

Amador Waste Department Director Jim McHargue announced March 15 that nominations would be accepted, through April 15.

He said the Amador County Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Recycler Ricky Award. The Recycler Ricky Award began as a contest to design, draw and name a new Amador County recycling mascot.

The winning entry, Recycler Ricky, was submitted by Amador High School senior Gina Salvador in 2004. Every year the Local Task Force honors a county individual or entity that represents Ricky’s positive message to “Be a Hero and Recycle!”

Part of the Recycler Ricky Award lore, its first recipient, George Coleman, a long-time employee with Amador County General Services Department. Coleman accepted the award dressed as Recycler Ricky.

The Local Task Force is soliciting nominations for school age recyclers, in grades kindergarten through 12th grades, who exemplify the qualities of Recycler Ricky. Nominations will be accepted until April 15.

Nominations should be a brief written description on one page, either typewritten or hand written, explaining the specific recycling-related actions the individual has taken to be considered for the award. Include the name and age of the student and a contact telephone number for a parent or guardian.

The young recyclers selected for the 20110 Recycler Ricky Award will be recognized with a special gift and personalized framed certificate.

Send nominations to Amador County Waste Management Department, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642; or fax it to (209) 223-6395.

Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.