COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. brought back its Community Wide Recycling Day to Columbus Thursday after a two-year absence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A number of observers said they believed the recycling day attracted one of the largest crowds in the event’s history.
Starting at 7 a.m., a long line of cars and trucks extended non-stop from the south side of Cummins Engine Plant 1 to the traffic signal east of the plant on Central Avenue.
“The line has been continuous and never has stopped,” said Dan Sutton of the Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center.
As in the past, several different areas were established to drop off particular types of items, with dozens of volunteers either guiding people to the correct location or unloading cars and trucks.
Joe Suever of Columbus said he came with books, shoes, batteries and outdated computer items to recycle.
While he regularly recycles his waste items, the Cummins employee said this event has always been special to him.
“They recycle more stuff than other places,” Suever said.
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