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> “Respook, Rewear, Rescare” Halloween Costume Swap- October 19, 2012 (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) at the Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Department:  Bring your old, gently used Halloween Costumes to “swap” for a new-to-you costume.  The Johnson County Recycling will conduct its 7th annual Halloween costume exchange “Respook, Rewear, Rescare” on October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department, 396 Branigin Boulevard in Franklin.

Anyone in Johnson County may participate in the exchange! Simply bring a clean, gently used costume to the exchange and swap it for something “re-scarier.”  Costumes should be in good condition without tears or stains.  Hundreds of great costumes, both new and gently used, are available!  Sizes range from infant to adult.  A “mix and match” costume rack will also be available to create your own costume.  Costumes are not available for purchase.  You must have a costume to swap.  Partial costumes will be accepted.

For more information, contact the Johnson County Solid Waste Management District at 738-2546.

 

Reduce - Instead of giving handfuls of candy treats to your little goblin visitors, give out just one treat; and consider giving recycled newspaper pencils or temporary tatoos, rather than candy.  Avoid disposable tableware for parties.  Disposable supplies always end up in a landfill.

Reuse -  Rent or borrow costumes from local costume shops; or swap your costume for another at the Johnson County Solid Waste Management District”s 5th annual Halloween Costume Swap on October 20th.  Your last year”s costume will be a treasure for someone else!

Recycle – Choose items made from recycled products.  Look for the recycled content symbol on products to tell if they made from items previously recycled.  Compost your pumpkins and gourds for free fertilizer.

For these and other Green “eek-o-friendly” Halloween Tips go to www.GreenHalloween.org.