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Citrus News Briefs

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Phase 2 of Recycling Center Closures announced

The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste Management announces Phase 2 of

Recycling Center site closures effective Monday, April 3, 2017. Phase 2 Recycling Center

closures will be:

West Citrus Community Center, Veterans Drive, Homosassa

East Citrus Community Center, 9907 E. Gulf to Lake Highway, Inverness

Lecanto Government Building, Educational Path, Lecanto

Citrus County Fairgrounds, 3600 S Airport Road, Inverness

Duval Island Boat Ramp, 9160 E Orange Avenue, Floral City

Citrus County Fleet Management, 1300 S Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto

There is no charge for clean recyclables brought to the expanded recycling center

at the Citrus County Central Landfill located at 230 W Gulf to Lake Highway in Lecanto.

Residents are reminded that illegal dumping can result in fines up to $500. The Citrus Coun-

ty Division of Solid Waste regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Citrus Central Landfill opens expanded Recycling Center

Simba, a stunning Chow Chow/mix, needs

The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste Management announces that the ex-

a "king" to love! Simba is a an adult male

panded recycling center has opened at the Central Landfill, located at 230 W Gulf to Lake

Darling Duey wants you to love him

Chow Chow/mix dog, about 7 years old,

Highway in Lecanto. Single-stream recyclables are accepted there from 6:30 AM to 4:30

Duey is a darling 11 month old

medium sized and red in color, who was

PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM on Saturdays. There is no charge for

neutered male puppy who has been at the

brought into the Citrus County Animal Shel-

clean recyclables brought to the expanded recycling center.

Citrus County Animal Shelter since March

ter on March 15. The Chow Chow breed

The expanded recycling center is located on the closed landfill site with its own

17. He's a tan Sheperd mix with black mark-

is originally from northern China, where it

designated driveway, approximately fifty yards west of the main driveway and traffic light.

ings, medium sized at 50 pounds. He has

is called the Songshi Quan, which means

New signage is being installed to direct "recycle only" patrons to enter/exit through the

average energy and walks well on a leash.

puffy-lion dog. The breed has also been

west-end driveway. The separate driveway will make it very convenient for residents want-

He likes some dogs, but not others, so if

called the Tang Quan, which means "Dog

ing to recycle only.

you have another dog, you would want to

of the Tang Empire." The life span of the

The recycling containers at the expanded center are immediately visible on the

introduce Duey to him/her before adopting

Chow Chow is up to 15 years. Other than

right side of the pavement and a turn-around has been created in the "recycle only" desig-

Duey. Duey can be viewed in the "Uppers"

red, Chow Chows can be black, blue (gray),

nated area. Patrons will exit the way they entered, through the west-end driveway. There is

area of the shelter. His Animal ID Number

fawn and cream. Simba's Animal ID number

no need to sort clean recyclables as they all go into the same container.

is 33673326. The shelter is located in In-

is 34863667. The animal shelter is located in

Free mulch available, Citrus County landfill

verness, at 4030 S. Airport Rd., behind the

Inverness at 4030 S. Airport Rd., behind the

Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41.

The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste Management has an abundance of

Citrus County Fairgrounds on U.S. Hwy. 41.

Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00

coarse mulch available for residents, free of charge. You can obtain it any time the Central

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00

pm. Please call the shelter at 352-746-8400

Landfill is open for business, in amounts from the size of a tote, to a tractor-trailer load.

am to 4:00 pm. For additional details, please

or TTY 352-726-7093 (for hearing impaired)

The landfill is located in Lecanto at 230 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. The county will load your

call the shelter at 352-746-8400 or TTY

if you have questions.

open-top truck or trailer for free, 9:00-10:00 am, Tuesday through Friday; or 8:00 am - 2:00

352-726-7093.

pm on Saturday. If you need a large amount (large dump truck to tractor trailer) please call

ahead to arrange loading. Coarse mulch is excellent for retaining moisture in flower beds

and around shrubs and other plantings.

Right plant, right place

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

gardening workshop on April 4, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Once established the right plant

is often sustainable without additional supplemental watering. Choosing appropriate plant

materials, planting them correctly and managing them wisely, ensures a gardens success.

Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sov-

ereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your

participation.

lue Buffalo recalls another dog food

The pet food manufacturer, Blue Buffalo, voluntarily recalled one production lot

of wet adult dog food, due to potentially elevated levels of naturally-occurring beef thyroid

hormones. The product is BLUE Wilderness, Rocky Mountain RecipeTM, Red Meat Din-

ner, Wet Food for Adult Dogs, 12.5 oz. can with UPC Code 840243101153 and Best By

Date (on bottom of can) of June 7, 2019. The FDA advised Blue Buffalo of one dog, affected

by this product, now fully recovered.

According to Blue Buffalo, initial symptoms of high levels of beef thyroid hor-

mone include increased thirst, urination and heart rate; weight loss and restlessness. Later,

more serious symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and rapid or difficulty breathing. With

any of these problems, stop feeding your pet this product and contact your veterinarian im-

mediately.

For concerns, contact Blue Buffalo at 866-201-9072, 8:00 am-5:00 pm EDT, Mon-

day-Friday, or by email at CustomerCare@bluebuffalo.com

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