The city now has a second recycling container at the Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center located at 500 East 6th Street.

The recycling container that opened July 1, 2013 at the Public Works facility located at 1313 Hinson Street is also in operation.

Anything recyclable, including newspapers, cardboard, tin, glass, aluminum cans and plastics can be disposed of in the container.

The public will have 24-hour access to both containers for combined recyclable materials.