Recycling Workers Dig Through Hundreds Of Pounds To Find Lost Wedding Ring

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Melanie Harpe of South Carolina was beside herself when her diamond wedding band accidentally slipped off her finger and fell into a recycling bin at the city's recycling center. Even though she thought it was unlikely anyone could help, she reached out to the City of Greenville's Public Works department to see if they could recover her ring.

Workers from the Public Works team took on the challenge to find thering. In a post to social media, the city compared the search to finding a needle in a haystack. However, the Public Works supervisors and their litter crew meticulously sifted through the contents of the bin, showing their incredible commitment to helping a member of the community.

After a long search, Travis Golden remarkably discovered the white gold diamond wedding band. The Public Works team's efforts and dedication not only brought relief and joy to Harpe, who was reunited with her cherished ring, but also showed their commitment to serving the community. The city applauded the efforts of the Public Works team, thanking them for being an invaluable part of the Greenville community.

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