ROCK SPRINGS – With decreasing revenues and shaky budgets, there were fears that the recycling center in Rock Springs was going to have to shut down. On Tuesday, the city received a bit of good news.

At the Rock Springs City Council meeting, Housing and Community Resources Supervisor April Thompson reported the center should remain open baring any unforeseen big financial change.

Thompson said the biggest change has been due to the price of cardboard. When concerns were raised about closing the center, the price of cardboard was around $25 a ton. Thompson reported this has increased to almost $90 a ton. Other changes include bailing newspaper in-house and also a few changes to employee hours.

Since January, the center has shipped 230 tons of cardboard, 39 tons of newspaper and 35 tons of office pack.

Rock Springs Mayor Carl Demshar said he has heard a lot of concern about the center closing. He praised Thompson and her staff for the work they have been doing at the center to keep the service available for residents.

“We are doing what we can to provide the service for free for the citizens of Rock Springs,” Thompson said. “Most counties and cities charge a fee for this.”

Anyone who would like to make a donation to the center can drop it off at the Rock Springs Housing Authority next to Rock Springs City Hall.