Transcript Single Stream Recycling

Wall Township
Single Stream Recycling
Committeeman
George K. Newberry
Prepared by the:
Environmental
Advisory Committee
2011 Mayor and
Committee:
Mayor
Ann Marie Conte
Deputy Mayor
Jeffrey W. Foster
Committeeman
Clinton C. Hoffman
Committeeman
Todd W. Luttman
Committeeman
George K.
Newberry
What is Single Stream
Recycling?
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“Single Stream Recycling is a system that
takes two recycling “streams” – Newspaper
and commingled containers – and puts them
together in one bin.
In Other Words . . . . . .
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All items that are
acceptable for recycling
can now be put together
in one trash can that
you can place at the
curb for your regular
assigned pickup days
Town To Receive Part of the Profit
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These commingled materials will then be
hauled to a processing plant specifically
designed to mechanically separate the mixed
materials so they may be sold and reprocessed.
Waste Management Facility
Lakewood, NJ
Waste Management Facility
Lakewood, NJ
Waste Management Facility
Lakewood, NJ
Recycling Can – Think Green – Yes
Cans/Jars:
 Glass bottles & jars
 Tin and aluminum cans
 Aerosol cans (EMPTY only)
 Metal jar lids
Recycling Can – Think Green -- Yes
Paper:
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Corrugated cardboard
(flattened)
Paperboard boxes (e.g.
cereal, pasta & tissue boxes)
Newspapers & inserts (no
bags)
Magazines, brochures &
catalogues
Mail & greeting cards
Office paper
Photo paper, wrapping paper,
tissue paper
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File folders
Phone books
Paperback books
Hardcover books with the
cover removed
Paper bags
Empty paper and toilet paper
rolls (the core)
Shredded paper
Recycling Can – Think Green –Yes
Plastics:
 Pourable Plastic containers such as milk
cartons, water bottles
 Detergent containers, shampoo bottles, etc.
 Rigid plastics
Put in Recycling Can – Think Green
Review – Yes Yes
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Newspaper, office paper
Junk mail, envelopes,
magazines
Flat corrugated cardboard
Cereal Boxes
Glass bottles and jars
Metal food/beverage containers
 Plastic water, soda, milk bottles,
juice boxes
 Shampoo, detergent bottles
** All loose and mixed in one can –
nothing tied.
** Do not put in plastic trash bags
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Important Recycling Tips
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Empty and lightly rinse all containers
DO NOT tie up newspapers and cardboard – just
throw in the can
Use a container with a lid to ensure that papers do
not blow away
Containers should not be larger than 32 gallons or
over 50 lbs
DO NOT put recyclables in plastic bags
NO NEED TO REMOVE:
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Tape, paper clips, staples, stamps, labels,
metal fasteners, rubber bands, plastic tabs,
post-it notes.
Trash Can – Think Red – No, No
Not Accepted for Curbside Single
Stream Recycling
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Plastic bags
Aluminum foil
Waxed paper or waxed cardboard
Pizza boxes
Microwavable trays
Containers from frozen food
Light bulbs
Mirrors
Window or auto glass
Drinking glasses
Trash Can – Think Red – No, No
Not Accepted for Curbside Single
Stream Recycling
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Glass cookware
Ceramics, porcelain, china,
vases
Tissues, paper towels,
napkins
Styrofoam & paper to-go
containers
Plastic 6-pack holders
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Batteries
Tires
Paint cans (empty or full)
Coat hangers
Appliances (e.g. toasters,
TVs, etc.
Put in Trash Can – Think Red
Review – No, No
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Food, coffee grounds,
etc
Plastic bags, plastic
shopping bags, plastic
wrap
Pizza boxes
Diapers
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Plastic utensils, deli
containers, etc.
Styrofoam
Window glass, ceramics,
dishware
Wire, wire hangers,
Christmas lights.
2nd Reminder: All in One Can
Yes, Yes
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Cardboard
Newspaper
Junk Mail
Bottles
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Cans
Glass Bottles
Cereal Boxes
More
** Loose, mixed, and
untied
Advantages to
Single Stream Recycling 1
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No Tipping Fees. Saves money &
encourages more recycling
Wall Township receives part of the
profit on selling recycled materials and
for re-processing
Recycling reduces the emissions of
many greenhouse gases and water
pollutants
Advantages to
Single Stream Recycling 2
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Recycling saves energy
Recycling supplies valuable raw materials to
industry
Recycling creates jobs and stimulates the
development of greener technologies
Recycling generates less solid waste and
conserves resources for future generations
Recycling reduces the need for new landfills
and combustors
Pick Up Schedule
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Recycling will be picked up at the curb
twice a month. Please see the
recycling schedule for your assigned
pickup days on www.wallnj.com/recycle
How are the materials separated?
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Automated sorting equipment separates the
comingled materials at the recycling facility.
Quality control personnel are on duty as well
to monitor the process. Once the materials are
separated, they can be marketed to recyclers
who make new products.
Where are the Recycling Drop-Off
Centers and when are they open?
Tiltons Corner Road Recycling Center adjacent to the South Wall Little League
fields.
 Marconi Complex Recycling Facility located off Monmouth Blvd; adjacent
to the North Wall Little League fields.
 The hours of operation are:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:15 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
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Additional Info: Monmouth County Recycles
Electronics. Free Drop Off
Wall Township’s Newest Recycling Center for Electronics
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Tiltons Corner Road adjacent to the South Wall Little League fields.
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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State law now prohibits disposal of computers and TVs with trash
Items Accepted
Computer Cases, CPU’s, Keyboards, Mice, Monitors,
Scanners, Printers, Cables, Laptops, Peripherals, Televisions,
Radios, Cameras, Telephones, Copiers, Fax Machines, VCR’s,
DVD Players, and Stereo Components
For more info, call County Planning at 732 431-7460
Plastic Bags, Used Oil & Batteries
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Plastic bags can be recycled at local
supermarkets.
Used oil should be brought to local gas stations
or the Monmouth County Household
Hazardous Waste Facility (call 732-922-2234).
Button batteries and rechargeable batteries
should be recycled at the Monmouth County
Household Hazardous Waste Facility (call 732922-2234).
Alkaline non-rechargeable batteries (e.g. AA,
AAA, C & D) can be thrown in the trash.
Compact Florescent Light Bulbs
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Compact florescent light bulbs (CFL) can be
recycled at Home Depot.
To find out where to recycle additional items
visit www.earth911.com or
call 1-800-CLEANUP
Single Stream Recycling
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Begins June 6, 2011
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Major Resource – www.WallNJ.com/recycle.
Knowledge is Power!
$ave the Township money, recycle more!