The following are highlights from Richland County Government in December.

To start off the new year, Richland County is revving up its recycling efforts by delivering new roll carts to more than 48,000 residents – another huge step in the County’s dedication to a sustainable future.

Natural Christmas trees can be recycled into mulch at two Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling locations beginning the day after Christmas.

Richland County is releasing two publications and a video to culminate celebrations of the County’s 215^th anniversary.

Richland County’s contributions to a clean, green community were recognized during the Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) annual awards gala.