Remembrance for Frank Hammer Planned July 10
The family of Frank Hammer, who died on October 1, 2021, will host a remembrance and celebration of his life on Sunday, July 10 at the Chelsea Comfort Inn Conference Center, at 2 p.m.
Frank Hammer
Reggie the Recycling Racoon is Back; Frank Hammer is Gone
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this column.) Hi, folks. Reggie has been hunkered down for the winter, but is back with more news. While he was gone, … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Racoon goes through the Looking Glass for glass
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) for the information in this column.) Reggie remembers how, in Alice in Wonderland (also known as Through the Looking Glass), Alice found herself in a … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon says: ‘we are breaking glass’ at WWRA
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this column.) Reggie is sad to report that the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) advisory board has made the decision to ask … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon Says: remember, recycling is both a service and a business
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this column.) Nationally, there are two basic models for recycling business. One is a profit-driven corporate model, which is really vulnerable when … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon Says: Managing the Waste Stream is a big job
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this column.) One way of thinking about the waste stream is to realize that we—the consumers—are at the midpoint of the life … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon says: Even in a down-cycle, we can all help if we think about what goes in the bins.
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this story.) Last week, Reggie explained some of the non-controllable factors contributing to the down-cycle in recycling. In the category of things … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon says: WWRA responds to the down-cycle in the recycling industry
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this column.) For the next several weeks, Reggie will be explaining the business back-story of recycling, and how it applies to WWRA. … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon says,’I love getting out to meet my public’
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this story.) Like any celebrity figure, one never knows when or where Reggie will be sighted. Last week, Reggie was seen riding … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon responds to readers
Reggie loves it when readers care enough about recycling to respond with questions and comments. Last week, there were two responders—whoo hoo. More chances to discuss the details and facts of recycling, which educates all recyclers. That’s Reggie’s favorite thing … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Racoon says: Washtenaw County may be joining the movement to ban plastic shopping bags
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this column.) Nationwide, more and more cities and counties are banning the use of plastic shopping bags. One main reason is the … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon says: Recycling bins on order
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) for the information in this story.) Those awaiting curbside recycling bins are in luck. One of WWRA’s product buyers has provided the funds to order … Read more
Reggie the Recycling Raccoon says: Metal of all kinds can be recycled, but please be responsible
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Frank Hammer and the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority for the information in this story.) Household metals, like clean empty cans, pie tins and baking dishes, old canning jar lids, and metal caps from every … Read more