Historical November–December 2012 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
A strong argument for recycling is an environmental one–conserving resources.
However, there is an additional benefit: recycling lowers the cost of government! General trash flows from our dumpsters to landfills. Landfills charge the City $ 35 for a ton of trash.
However, there is no charge for the recycled materials, and, sometimes, the city is even paid for what you put in the blue dumpster.
In the fiscal year July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, the city recycled 12,830 tons, saving the city $ 450,000 in landfill fees.
In addition, the city garnered $ 265,000 for the recycled material.
The latter figure fluctuates depending on demand. So, help the environment, help the city, help yourself!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2012.
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