Canton hosts Earth Day events on April 23

Canton’s Peace + Love + Recycle will be held 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 23 at the City Collection Site, 2525 Ridge Road.

Only Canton residents can drop off electronics, latex and oil-based paint and tires and paper for shredding.

Paper shredding is limited to five copier paper boxes.
Tube televisions have a $25 cash fee.
Oil-based and latex paint will be limited to 10 gallons per vehicle, and cans must contain 50% wet paint.
Tires are limited to eight tires per vehicle but no dealer tires.

Also on April 23, Canton’s Earth Day Celebration will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cannon Park, 130 E. Main St., (downtown Canton), with food trucks, vendors and children’s activities.

For more information, visit conta.cc/3x9n9Hr.

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