Beginning in March, the Town of Wake Forest will no longer collect yard waste in plastic bags. Starting Monday, March 14, solid waste customers will be required to use compostable paper yard waste bags (paper only, no plastic) or reusable containers weighing no more than 50 pounds for yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, small limbs, and brush) collection. This change will allow Wake Forest to continue its commitment to protecting the environment, improve operational efficiency, and help ensure the safety of our yard waste collection crews. It can take up to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to break down at the landfill, and the effects of plastic bags last 10 times as long. Comparatively, it takes paper bags around a month to decompose. In addition, the yard waste disposal facility does not accept yard waste in plastic bags. This requires crews to debag leaves and yard waste at the curb, which increases collection times and can

Great companies start with great people. But these days, those great people are hard to find! If you are hiring, reserve your table today for our upcoming Wake Forest Works Job Fair set for Tuesday, April 5, at Wake Forest Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. We’re partnering with our friends at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and we anticipate many quality applicants. This job fair will connect employers with local talent, and all types of jobs – full-time, part-time, seasonal, etc. – in all industries are welcome to participate. Sponsorships are also available. Sponsors receive premium table locations at the event and additional marketing exposure. Call the chamber or go to its website to download our Job Fair Info Packet. * * * * The Wake Forest Area Chamber is excited to announce that the Family Expo is returning in March 2022. Go to the chamber website to reserve your