[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1783]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 PAYING TRIBUTE TO TRI-COUNTY SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING FACILITY BROWN, 
              OUTAGAMIE, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES, WISCONSIN

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                            HON. STEVE KAGEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise here today to pay tribute to the 
Tri-County Single-Stream Recycling Facility, located in Little Chute 
Wisconsin, on the occasion of its winning the Solid Waste Association 
of North America's Gold Award for Excellence.
  Each year, the Association recognizes the best recycling facility in 
North America. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Tri-County, 
which serves Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, in recognition of 
its accomplishment.
  I was honored to have participated in the Recycling Center's grand 
opening in 2009. I am proud to report that since then, the facility has 
achieved its annual goal of collecting 48,000 tons of material, while 
also managing to come in under budget.
  The operation allows three counties to process glass, aluminum, paper 
and plastic without requiring any pre-sorting. This convenience to 
consumers enhances public participation and expands the overall reach 
of the projects. The spirit of cooperation between the participating 
counties has spurred its success and fueled discussions of expansion.
  Special commendation should be made to Outagamie director of solid 
waste Phillip Stecker, Brown County solid waste director Chuck 
Larscheid, and Winnebago Solid Waste Management board chairman Patrick 
O'Brien for their exemplary stewardship.
  Madam Speaker, the Tri-County Recycling Center has greatly improved 
the energy efficiency and environmental health of Northeast Wisconsin, 
and the Gold Award for Recycling Excellence is very well-deserved. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Tri-County's contributions to 
our society and our environment.

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