Recycling Program Updates

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Burnhaven Biweekly Pickup ComingledCherry Ridge Biweekly Pickup Sorti ng RequiredDutcher Biweekly Pickup ComingledLandfall Weekly Pickup Sorti ng RequiredMeadow Park Weekly Pickup ComingledMerrywood Biweekly Pickup ComingledOakville Weekly Pickup Sorti ng RequiredOverton Weekly Pickup ComingledRoseburg Weekly Pickup Sorti ng RequiredWooddale Biweekly Pickup Sorti ng Required

CURRENT PROGRAMS

1980 130.2 tons1985 224.35 tons1990 575.3 tons1995 681.45 tons2000 997.3 tons2005 1117.1 tons2010 1487.2 tons

VOLUME OF RECYCLABLES COLLECTED

Recycling credit on bill for parti cipati ngRefund on unused drop-off site vouchers

INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTS

Larger binsMore frequent collecti on datesExpanded list of accepted materialsCo-mingled recycling

IMPROVEMENTS TO PROGRAM

Material Preparation

Cans Rinse clean; remove lids

Glass bottles/jars Rinse clean; remove caps, lids, and rings

Plastic bottles Rinse clean; remove caps and rings

Newspaper Keep dry; bundle with string

Magazines Keep dry; place in paper bag

Dry food boxes Flatten and place in paper bag

Batteries Place on top of bin in clear plastic bag

PREPARING RECYCLABLES

For tips on recycling items not listed above, visit Earth911.com.

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Reuse

Recycle

Recover Energy

Send to Landfill

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Reduce landfill use by 60%

Achieve 95% participation in recycling program

FIVE-YEAR GOAL