The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Summer’s hottest holiday will no doubt call for backyard barbecuing, fireworks and maybe even a dip in the pool.

Here’s how to throw a little green into your mix of red, white and blue this 4th of July.

State law SB 12-133 prohibits the disposal of electronic devices in the landfill and requires proper recycling.

 Help get your gently used books in the hands of people who need them, by donating your used books to charity.  This also keeps these books from becoming trash in our landfill.  Here are 5 ideas for book donations:

So, how you can you tell if your ceiling fan direction is set for summer? Turn on the fan, stand directly under the fan blades and watch the blades rotate. The blades should move from the top left, then down to the right, and then back to the top. Looking for a more telltale sign? You should feel air movement while standing under the fan. If you do not feel air movement, the fan is spinning clockwise.