Multifamily recycling strategies
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Voluntary and mandatory approaches have been implemented to increase multifamily recycling. Curbside recycling program at the West Cook County in Chicago for multifamilies proved to be cost-effective and has successfully diverted 30% to 50% of the wastes. But less than 20% building owners set up recycling programs. Portland, Oregon, made multifamily recycling mandatory after spending $2.2 million over a period of 6 years to promote it. Torrance, California, follows a voluntary approach, since a mandatory approach was unfeasible due to poor economic conditions.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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Recycling at naval stations and air force bases
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Naval Stations and Air Force Bases around the country have developed various innovative recycling programs to divert solid waste from their specific branch and the state in which they are located. The programs at these naval stations and air force bases involve the collection and processing of recyclables, hazardous substances and compost organics generated at the site. A description of the recycling programs at the San Diego and Norfolk Naval Stations, and the three Air Force bases at North Dakota, Texas and California is presented.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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Processing recyclables at correctional facilities
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Materials recovery facilities (MRF) are now being operated by many of New York state prisons. The Wallkill Correctional Facility introduced its 10,000 sq ft MRF in 1990, and in 1996 it handled 544 tons of recyclable waste, including paper, plastic, aluminium and steel cans and styrofoam. The unit takes waste from local schools, businesses, other correctional units, and municipalities. Correctional facilities in Attica, Oneida, Auburn, Malone, and Comstock also boast their own MRFs.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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