Decentralizing the solid waste industry: At a time when giant corporations are consolidating and recycling collection, a tiny Vermont company shows there's another way

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The village of Bristol, Vermont started to offer its residents free recycling collection in 1991. Containers are not provided, but the town has used a sticker system for several years, and a wagon pulled by two draft horses collects trash and recyclables. A baler for recyclables has recently been purchased, and the recyclables are sold, with the village retaining half of any profits above hauling and processing costs.

Usage, Horse-drawn vehicles, Horse drawn vehicles

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Evolution at a single stream MRF

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Waste management service company Rabanco's materials recovery facility began its single stream curbside collection service in 1987. Rabanco allocated a 90-gallon Toter to each household in Seattle for monthly refuse collection. One sorting line process was in operation at this time. The company currently operates up to 6o sorters every day for up to 18,000 tons of recyclable waste per month.

Services, Sanitation services, Refuse collection, Rabanco Co.

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