East Lansing residents will soon have a way to keep tabs on what's been done in the city to help the environment.

The Curbside Journal, a publication to be distributed for free to residents later this week, highlights environmental events and provides information on special events and city services.

The latest event is the book and media recycling collection scheduled for Sept. 16 at the city's Department of Public Works building, located at 1800 E. State Road.

From 8 a.m. to noon, residents will be able to recycle paperback and hardcover books, phone books, magazines, boxboard and other media such as DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes.

Most items will be recycled, but some will be sold or reused by local libraries. The event is free and open to residents in the Lansing area.