HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 20, 2019) – The  Washington County Solid Waste Department  is excited to announce that as a result of Washington County student efforts,  4,822  phone books were recycled in  Grosh’s Lawn Service  2019 Phone Book Recycling Challenge.

Leading the collection effort with a total number of  3,424  phone books, the  Washington County Board of Commissioners  is pleased to recognize the outstanding achievement of  Fountain Rock Elementary  -- this year's first place winner. Fountain Rock Elementary averaged 13.4 phone books collected per student.

Hancock  and Williamsport   Elementary placed second and third respectively collecting a combined total of 1,339 phone books.  Heritage Academy  and Cascade Elementary rounded out the top five.

The top five schools received prizes ranging from $70 - $675 dollars.

Sponsors for the 2019 Phone Book Recycling Challenge prizes include:  Grosh's Lawn Service , EZtoUse.com and the  Washington County Teachers Federal Credit Union .

For additional information contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Weaver at 240-313-2380.


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