Metro News daily digest for 12/29/2014

View this email in your browser Metro News Daily digest for Monday, Dec. 29, 2014:   Public notice: Application of Northwest Shingle Recyclers, LLC to operate an asphalt roofing shingle recovery facility December 29, 2014 11:35 am Northwest Shingle Recyclers, LLC (NSR) has submitted an application for a Metro solid waste facility license to operate a material recovery facility for roofing waste. If approved, NSR's license would allow the facility to accept and sort only roofing debris, such as composition roofing shingles, felt paper, nails, wood, and metal for the purpose of recovering recyclable materials. Recycle your Christmas tree December 26, 2014 2:58 pm The beauty and scent of a Christmas tree is a special part of the season for many. But eventually that tree comes down. Then what? It's easy to recycle your Christmas tree at the curb with your yard debris or through a local nonprofit. Most trees are turned into wood chips, compost or fuel.   Share Tweet Recent articles: Plant shrubs in the dead of winter? Powell-Division transit project starts conversation on safety and security Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on the Climate Smart strategies adoption Metro Council unanimously approves tailpipe emissions plan It's Our Nature: Sign up for year-long outdoor immersion series for adults Copyright © 2014 Metro, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for this list either on Metro's website, or by calling Metro, or on a list sign-up form at a Metro event. Metro 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232-2736 503-797-1700 503-797-1804 TDD 503-797-1797 fax To change your subscriptions or unsubscribe from this digest, go to manage your subscriptions. To be removed from all Metro newsletters and newsfeed digests, you can globally unsubscribe.