Recycling after the storm

Article Abstract:

Employees of the Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management in Florida went back to work right after Hurricane Andrew left 250,000 people homeless. Since up to 75,000 homes were destroyed, the amount of construction and demolition debris to be collected, recycled or burned was tremendous. It was estimated that 18 million tons of waste was produced by the hurricane. The county has a mulching program which will aid in the recovery of as much debris as possible from the storm.

Environmental aspects, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Hurricane Andrew, 1992

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Recycling pioneer looks forward

Article Abstract:

Peter Grogan, pioneer in the growth and diversification of the recycling industry, has played a prominent role in formulating community recycling programs for attaining good rates of solid waste diversion. He opines that the recycling industry can achieve greater laurels in environmental protection by focusing on recycling items such as residential mixed paper.

Interview, Grogan, Peter

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Targeted programs boost San Francisco recycling

Article Abstract:

The City of San Francisco is striving to enhance its waste diversion rates by encouraging the local populace to participate in curbside and multifamily waste collection programs. Collected wastes such as organics are recycled after sorting in the Total Urban Recycling facility, Norcal's materials recovery facility

San Francisco, California

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