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Prince George's County residents who take time to neatly sort their recycling could earn a prize from recycling employees this month.
As part of November's America Recycles Day, the Prince George's County's Department of Environmental Resources is hosting a "Recycle Right" contest through Nov. 30.
On randomly selected blocks in each of the nine council districts, judges will pick winners who have properly sorted and placed recycling at their curbs. Department officials did not reveal what prizes are being offered.
Judges will look for properly sorted bins placed with the lift bars facing the curb on their proper pickup days. Contact the county recycling team at 301-883-5045.
Fitness expo offers flu shots
The Prince George's County health department is offering free vaccinations Saturday for the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, and seasonal flu at the county's annual Holiday Food and Fitness Expo.
The shots, which have been in high demand this season, are being offered along with free health screenings at the expo. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex at 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover.
The expo, which is designed to promote proper diet and exercise, is being co-sponsored by the county school system, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the American Diabetes Association.
Flu vaccinations are being offered daily at various health centers around the county. For more information, call the county health department at 240-417-8443.