Catawba County is offering the recycling program as a response to the ban by the State of North Carolina on the disposal of oil filters in landfills which will begin on October 1, 2009.
The environmental reason for the bill: Landfills are designed to insure that ground water is protected from contamination Motor oil filters that end up in landfills could contaminate ground water Residual oil remaining in a standard auto filter ranges from 2 to 8 ounces Oil filters are highly feasible to recycle Many filters generated in the state are … (0 comments)
hickory green real estate: Tax Savings for Energy Efficient Upgrades
- 03/25/09 09:11 AM
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was signed into law in October and starting January 1, 2009 the law expanded and extended valuable federal tax credits for homeowners that make certain energy efficient upgrades. Benefits include lower energy bills, reduced home air pollution, and increased indoor comfort. You can also save with the energy efficient products that are eligible for the new federal tax credits that actually lower the amount of federal income taxes that taxpayers must pay. The following shows how much you could save if you take advantage of the some of these tax credits.
This website is the place to find Green homes listed for sale in the Catawba Valley of North Carolina, which includes Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander and Burke Counties in NC. We also offer some great links to local resources that can help you add Green or energy efficient features to your existing home. Feel free to bookmark us for future reference and help us promote energy efficiency and conservation in the Hickory North Carolina area. Benefits of Owning a Green Home: Save money and resources through lower operating costs Durability and reduced maintenance Healthy and comfortable indoor environments Lesser impact … (7 comments)
Catawba County Accepting Used Oil Filters for Recycling
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