KRRB's mission is to educate, facilitate, and inspire our community to take pride and ownership in proper solid waste handling practices, recycling, litter prevention, beautification, and environmental education.
KRRB has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful since 1989. To learn about state and national programs visit New Mexico Clean and Beautiful athttp://www.nmcleanandbeautiful.organd Keep America Beautiful at www.kab.org
Spring 2010 Events
America Recycles Day Collection March 6 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wal-Mart at Southern & Unser Collection includes: Ink & Printer Cartridges, Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids, Used Clothing, Non-Perishable Food, Cell Phones, Computers, Monitors, Printers, Digital Phones, DVD Players, Scanners, Fax Machines, Televisions, Microwaves, Copiers, Rechargeable Batteries, Propane Tanks, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Passenger Vehicle Tires (4 per resident no rims), Cardboard, Magazines, Plastics #1-7, Newspaper, Office Paper, Tin, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Bronze. Used Children’s Books
Household Hazardous Waste March 13 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Santa Star Event Center west parking lot FREE with required Proof of Rio Rancho residency Motor oil, tires (4 per resident no rims), antifreeze, paints, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators and ammunition accepted.
Community Workshops & Tree Giveaway March 13 9:00 a.m. to 12:00noon Esther Bone Memorial Library and Veteran’s Garden Learn about erosion control, native planting and water harvesting from our local experts. Receivefree tree seedlings to help build our urban canopy.
Great American Cleanup Kick-Off Party April 3 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dairy Queen, 2116 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho Register for the GAC, enjoy a free root beer float, activities and giveaways and meet Kerby Coyote!
Sandoval County Cleanup April 10 8:00 a.m. to 12:00noon Sandoval CountyLandfill Rio Rancho residents can dispose of waste for free at the Sandoval County Landfill. You are required to separate green waste/yard waste for composting. Proof of Rio Rancho residency is required. Absolutely no tree stumps, construction waste, appliances, tire, hazardous, medical or commercial waste will be accepted.
Mesa Cleanup April 10 8:00 a.m. to 12:00noon Volunteers from Rio Rancho and SandovalCounty will clean designated areas of the mesa.
Great American Cleanup April 24 8:00 a.m. to 12:00noon Community cleanup by volunteers from Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, youth groups, church groups, civic, neighborhood and service organizations as well as individuals. Cleaning parks, roadsides, neighborhoods, schools, churches, illegal dumpsites, and vacant lots. KRRB will provide trash bags, gloves and goodie bags.
Great American Cleanup Thank You Party April 24 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. HaynesPark Volunteers are rewarded for their hard work with a luncheon at HaynesPark. Local businesses assist by donating food and dozens of prizes, which are given away to our deserving volunteers. Show your civic pride and join our cause.
Barry J. Conant Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Program Specialist (505) 896-8729
Jennifer Scacco Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Coordinator (505) 896-8389
