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.
Minimize
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
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