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All ArkLaTex news →Longview is now enforcing curbside recycling rules; Blue Crew meeting is Nov. 12
Carts with trash in them will be tagged and removed. Recycling is picked up the day after trash day. Volunteer meeting: Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m., Maude Cobb.
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Longview “Blue Crew” recycling meeting
Eitelman Room, Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd. Details. Source
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