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Cause Determined in Recycling Foundation Fire

May 7, 2010 1:23 PM

Lafayette Fire Department fire investigators have determined that the fire at the Recycling Foundation was cause by either the mechanical heat or a spark from a BobCat machine being used to move the bales of recyclables. Employees at the business were using the machine to move several bales around.... more »
Fire at Lafayette Recycling Foundation Under Control

May 6, 2010 6:08 PM

The Lafayette Fire Department is still working at this hour on putting out a fire at the Recycling Foundation on Cameron Street. Firemen got to the scene at 1:30 this afternoon and have been working frantically ever since. Officials aren't sure of what sparked the flames, but... more »
Items not acceptable for recycling

December 23, 2009 10:52 AM

The Recycling Foundation, Inc/ Lafayette Due to the Christmas and New Years Day holidays we would like to remind residents of items that are not acceptable for recycling: No Styrofoam No foil wrapping paper No ribbons No paper plates No paper cups No plastic utensils No paper towels... more »