Cardboard - Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and cut down to fit through a 3' wide x 6" tall opening. If MRI is your waste hauler, materials may also be collected in one bin if you are a residential customer. Why waiting to much to implement those containers? It was great that the garbage collection services now offer the larger, covered can for our recycleables. Services Public Works Trash & Recycling. Mattresses/box springs infested with bed bugs or rodents will not be accepted. 0000010711 00000 n
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Outside of these holidays, the hours are Monday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more Recycling Depot locations, and info on what to recycle, visit rdco.com/recycle, download the free Recycle Coach App (Google Play or App store), or contact the Regional Waste Reduction Office at recycle@rdco.com or 250-469-6250. 0000480913 00000 n
Window envelopes, staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. Contact us for more information on greening your event. Mixed office paper - Open envelopes and separate. Highway closures cause issues at Central Okanagan recycling centres, Cardboard collection could stack up in North Okanagan due to highway closures, Eight people sent to hospital after multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 1 bridge near Sicamous, Several more new wildfires reported in the Shuswap, Parents facing tough conversations, decisions in wake of Hockey Canada controversies, Puppy eats fan mail from B.C., now Australian childrens singer is looking for sender, Extreme wildfire risk sparks Okanagan campfire bans. Our Ripple Glass Partnership is a tremendous asset to our recycling program. If we dont significantly reduce and eliminate these unacceptable products from our recycling loads, we face financial penalties from Recycle BC. 0000013944 00000 n
Ripple came through for us in a big way. Keep the recycling spirit going by saving all shiny and foil wrapping paper and cards, ribbons and bows for re-use. 2 0 obj
The economic reasons to support glass recycling are just as strong. Please note, there are two bins for paper products. My guess is that there are too many investments into the model of single-stream recycling to go back to source-separation at this time. Good point! 0000108461 00000 n
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Its amazing how recycling a bottle or jar can help keep your house warm in the winter, or create another product thats on a grocery store shelf in as little as 30 days without having to mine the natural environment. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Today, manufacturers in Georgia are importing 2,000 tons per month of recycled glass from other states to meet their needs, when they could be getting that material right here in Gwinnett County. 0000475755 00000 n
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American flag (Marine Corp League container available, flags will be ceremoniously retired), Plastic grocery bags, newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags, Old City of Loveland green and blue recycle bins, Bicycle tires and tubes - $4.00 per 2 tires/tubes, Concrete - 30" pieces or smaller and load must not exceed 2.5 cubic yards (standard pickup truck bed) it must also be free of rebar, wood pieces or posts, reinforcement, dirt and trash, Glass bottles and jars - All colors accepted but must be sorted. 0000472631 00000 n
In Germany where I lived, each subdivisions had their own recycling station at the entrance well hidden behind a nicely landscaped area so it was not visible from the street. More than 1,000 Georgians are employed by companies that make over $1 billion worth of products with recycled glass. Most residents are doing a pretty good job putting only whats acceptable into their recycling carts. Also, read more about myths vs. facts about glass recycling so you can help set the record straight. There are many options available for education and assistance through the town or our partnership with Walking Mountains Science Center. 0000465294 00000 n
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8""eHaO@g@e2L}mR&M:g\4x5ea1Xh&Rb>I?fH`,]yS The Town of Vail provides composting opportunities at special events through the Celebrate Green! Check out my interview with CBS46 about glass recycling in Gwinnett (video below) and see what we learned on a recent tour of a glass recycling plant. For more information, call (970) 962-2529 or email us. Plastic bags, plastic toys, clothing, garbage, books, food waste, garden hoses, electronics, construction materials, scrap metals, furnace filters, and even yard wasteitems that have never been accepted in our curbside recycling program are still showing up and contaminating the recycling stream. program. <>
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Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Vail, xb``b``a```f@,`1-I The other nearest publicly accessible drop-off locations for glass, per Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and our own research, are in Gainesville, Atlanta, Decatur, Conyers, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Smyrna. Instead of a decrease, my rough calculations show that the increase per household would be minimal. 0000463334 00000 n
About Gwinnett Recycles: Gwinnett Recycles is focused on helping Gwinnett County, the second-largest county in the state of Georgia, reduce, reuse, compost, and recycle more material and keep waste out of landfills and the environment. 75 S. Frontage Road | If you need a replacement permit, please contact the administration office (970) 962-2529 or visit them in person at 2525 West 1st Street. Its not a stretch to say that sending glass to landfills can put Georgians out of work. I was very disappointed to hear that glass recycling is being removed form curbside pick up. Unfortunately I dont think many people will travel some distance to seek out a glass recycler and it will end up as Gwinnett suggested in the trash thus in the landfill. Please do not dump any trash at the recycling centers. 0000000016 00000 n
Rather than recycle in the old sense of the word, Ive decided to give the retailer a chance to have their actual bottle back at zero cost to them. Paperboard - Flatten boxes and place through 3' wide x 6" tall opening. Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste can be disposed of at the Eagle County Landfill HHW facility. So, how did glass end up in this situation? Please let us know how it goes! refrigerator, freezer, AC unit. The legal department and PR departments are involved and they are only releasing information dated June 2018 forward. If an item is in good working order, consider donating it to the thrift store or the Habitat Re-Store. In fact, glass containers for food and beverages are actually among the, By keeping glass out of the dump, we do a service for the environment, the economy, and future generations. They also provide collection of the glass at our facility which is critical in conducting a successful glass recycling program to our community. This guide includes a general list of recyclable materials in the area. In many parts of the United States (including Gwinnett), recycling is currently collected in a single-stream system where paper, cardboard, and plastic are all mixed together and then are separated by hand and by machines. Ill send you an email. Phone: 970-962-2000, WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. startxref
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I think people are aware of the issue and would be happy to drop off their recyclable glass while visiting their favorite park. Nationwide, glass recycling is a $5.5 billion dollar industry tied to 18,000 American jobs. I too find this disturbing. We would love to speak with you about our iniative. City residents may use their current Yard Waste Permit to gain entry and drop off non fee-based items. 1: Why did the county not inform the citizens very early in this process? In the absence of establishing separate curbside collection or convenient glass recycling drop-off centers within the county, Gwinnett County leaders are effectively telling citizens to landfill this infinitely recyclable material. 0000002815 00000 n
Fees for all non-residents and commercial businesses: City residents must present their yard debris permit at the gate to drop off organics and clean lumber, or be charged the non-residential/commercial fees. In a county of more than 400 square miles, we currently have one glass recycling drop-off center thats open to the public, the Snellville Recycling Center thats generously run by the City. %PDF-1.3
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No hazardous materials or electronic waste are accepted at any of the sites. I really hate that there is no longer glass recycling here in Gwinnett. With Christmas coming, residents are reminded to put all wrapping paper (except foil wrap), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside pick-up, or take to your nearest recycling depot. 0000015294 00000 n
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This huge county needs it most! They have developed relationships to create successful end markets for recycled glass, making it possible to give glass products new life. I get that glass is infiltrating the other recyclables so why dont we sort or recyclables instead of stopping collection? But our audits continue to show there is still a significant number of unacceptable items going into our recycling carts, Kendel said. This would make glass recycling very convenient for all Gwinnett County residents!!! Join over 100 communities across nine states that recycle glass with Ripple Glass. HVnF}'G{"Hv)X@XQ+5E$%ERtR @Djr3+s8 In the absence of establishing separate curbside collection or convenient glass recycling drop-off centers within the county, Gwinnett County leaders are effectively telling citizens to landfill this infinitely recyclable material. Color ink on the white paper is okay. I have been talking with haulers today and there are a couple things I dont understand about all this. Recently I travel to Europa and they have different kinds of containers for recycling, organic paper plastic and glass. Thank you Ripple Glass! But they still have the opportunity to make the right choice to enable residents to recycle glass. Even without traffic, these are all long drives from most areas of Gwinnett. Gwinnett Recycles is run 100% independently by citizen volunteers. 0000463309 00000 n
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Some area haulers provide commercial and curbside composting opportunities, please check with your hauler to determine program availability. @LC_Calendarnewsroom@lakecountrynews.netLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. I am the owner of Clean Glass Recycling LLC and I have joined forces with Haulin Glass LLC to offer curbside pickup for glass recyclables. But they still have the opportunity to make the right choice to enable residents to recycle glass. Remember, wildlife-resistant bins or enclosures are required in Vail for waste and co-mingle (glass, aluminum, plastic) or food contaminated recycling. 0000002450 00000 n
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You have made some excellent points and as a long time Gwinnett resident I was totally surprised with their decision (or the mandatory trash service) which they shoved down our throats some years ago has decided to stop glass recycling. It is easier for them to say glass belongs in the trash.. The drop-off is in one location (OneStop Norcross), and it is a pilot. 0000463167 00000 n
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Single-stream recycling containers are in many homes and businesses. We recycle glass from across the Midwest and would love to work with you to keep glass from your community out of the landfill. Okanagan residents are allowed to recycle glass again, but are being urged to watch what else they put in their blue bins. Glass takes more than one million years to decompose and occupies a lot of space in landfills, filling them up quickly even after being crunched to bits. endobj
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Wow, Andy, thats amazing! Very interesting project! Thanks Francis! In the announcement, the county indicated that options for residents in unincorporated Gwinnett to dispose of glass are now to take it to a drop-off site for recycling, or to put it in regular household trash headed for the landfill. As paper and cardboard mills become more stringent on quality, buyers of used fiber will pay significantly less for materials containing crushed glass. With that said, some facilities that sort and process curbside recyclables in the Atlanta area and across the U.S. are making equipment retrofits to be able to capture curbside glass for recycling. Recycling must to be start in our homes when our little kids start educate and adults be example . I did a Freedom of Information Act request and the solid waste department didnt even know about it about until today when a hauler informed them I was calling. 0000010139 00000 n
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Or, hear it directly from people who already recycle glass with us: The City of Omaha has worked with Ripple Glass for more than 8 years to recycle glass and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership. Evidently, the cost to collect weekly across the county would cost $870K per month? Vail West of the Community Development Building at 75 South Frontage Road, Avon Just south of Walmart, off of Nottingham Ranch Road, Edwards Edwards Rest Area near the I-70 exit, Eagle 1050 Chambers Avenue at the Town of Eagle Public Works Facility, Gypsum Northwest corner ofthe ColumbineMarket parking lot. 0000323185 00000 n
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Shame on you Gwinnett County leaders. We understand that sorting waste and recycling can sometimes be confusing. 500E.ThirdStreet,
Gwinnett County Government opened its first glass recycling drop-off on October 16, 2021. We are very pleased with the process and the service is excellent. Residents are allowed to deliever up to 20 HHW items for free each visit. 0000004191 00000 n
More than 1,000 Georgians are employed by companies that make over $1 billion worth of products with recycled glass. Ill make a note to do some research and write an article on this topic. Join us at our newest glass r, If you have the option, choosing glass milk bottle, How long does it take for a bottle to get through, On your next trip to a coffee shop bring your ow, Wondering what glass you can recycle? In the absence of citizen input, Gwinnett County made their decision to remove glass from the single-stream curbside recycling program. Scrap metal can be taken to a metal recycler and you can be paid for the value of the material. W. In recent years, the quality of materials received by recycling processors has decreased because of the fact that many areas have told residents to mix glass (which often shatters) with other recyclable materials. There will be no changes to curbside collection schedule as this years statutory holidays (Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1) fall on the weekend. (Larger pieces often clog the hopper and prevent the compactor from working.). Apply to serve on a City Board or Commission, Community Request for Assistance Application, Reserve a Meeting Room at the Chilson Center, Reserve a Meeting Room at the Public Library, Online Registrations or Reservations (WebTrac), Transportation Development and Construction Standards, Community Street Light Banner Requirements, Logs over 36 inches in diameter - $16.00 per cubic yard, Garden trimmings, including Halloween pumpkins, Branches cut into 6 foot lengths or shorter, Logs larger than 36" in diameter must be cut into 2 foot sections, Raw lumber (no paint, stain or laminate), plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard - No furniture. From small recycling centers to large city municipal programs, we are here to make glass recycling work for you. . At recycling centers glass is hard on equipment, creating wear on conveyor belts, screens, and other moving parts. 0000202067 00000 n
If you separate recycling most types of cardboard and paper do not need to be placed in a wildlife-resistant bin or enclosure. For more information on wildlife protection, click here. It can be done, but it requires upfront equipment investments and process upgrades that many facilities have been reluctant to make. In a county of more than 400 square miles, we currently have one glass recycling drop-off center thats open to the public, the. E-Waste can be disposed of for $.20 per pound. Thank you for sharing, and for making the trek to recycle your glass in the meantime! 0000472352 00000 n
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Larimer County Landfill charges $33.00 per unit. To order a curbside recycling or yard waste cart, please contact our office at (970) 962-2529. The reverse is true as well. Gwinnett County Government needs to bring citizens to the table and consider similar solutions. In the container glass and fiberglass insulation industries, demand for recycled glass actually outpaces current supply. To connect with us and support our efforts, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, and consider volunteering with us! 4 61
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Their ability to accept all colors of glass has allowed us to improve collections with our curbside source separation program, apartment recycling program and also allowed the addition of offering glass collection to restaurants, bars and our entertainment district. As large as Gwinnett County is I wouldve hoped they had a viable solution which would keep glass out of our landfills but since it isnt continuing to grow the already overgrown county economy it was pushed off the table. Ill find out if any communities are beginning to consider going back to that approach. Due to the unprecedented flooding and resulting road closures throughout B.C., collection of glass and Styrofoam at depots was suspended Nov.22. Collection of glass at homes and depots is back on, while residents must still hang onto their Styrofoam until further notice. That jar of jelly or bottle of wine in your pantry or refrigerator is 100% recyclable. Materials are sorted at the curb and taken to the Eagle County materials recovery facility, which does not accept aseptic packaging (milk and juice cartons, broth cartons, cartons that area mix of paperboard and plastic or wax). 0000463098 00000 n
2022 Town of Vail | In addition to the resumption of glass collection, residents can still take paper, cardboard, containers (plastic and metal), plastic bags and overwrap, and other flexible plastic packaging to depots. 0000110888 00000 n
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Glass is nontoxic and can be recycled again and again endlessly, unlike other materials that have limited recycling lifespans. At a time when the global problems associated with the waste we produce are reaching crisis levels, So, how did glass end up in this situation? Commingled Plastics & Metal Cans - All containers must be empty. 0000326522 00000 n
With transportation challenges in some areas starting to ease and the primary end market for glass no longer under evacuation order, glass bottle and jar restarted Dec. 20. DeKalb County last summer opened 15 county-operated glass recycling sites conveniently located across the community, partnering with North Americas largest glass recycler that has a major recycling plant in Atlanta. Pizza box and food-contaminated cardboard: please cut out the grease contaminated portions and recycle the rest. Im happy theres a place in Snellville I can bring my glass to and I hope that continues to remain open as a solution. Steel & tin are collected in a separate container. Ripple is a committed partner! Thank you for investing your time in this mission. Not only did they accept our glass, we are able to move it at a significantly lower cost. Why not take our smaller recycle bins and use them exclusively for glass that can be picked up even if every other week by our sanitation services. 0000001786 00000 n
Most are surprised that a consumer would do this, but this isnt that far off what Americans did with milk a couple decades ago. Waste Reduction Coordinator, City of Fayetteville, AR, Sanitation Division Manager, Norman, Oklahoma, Collection Center Coordinator, City of Springfield, And just like that, all TEN community art bins are, The rain didnt dampen our moodthe launch of, TOMORROW (Thursday)! I love all of the above ideas and would totally be on board with sorting or returning bottles and jars back to manufacturers. Break down all cardboard before placing into dumpsters. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Laura A. Hernandez is the founder of Gwinnett Recycles, a grassroots community organization focused on trash, and is a co-founder of Come Clean Gwinnett, a large Facebook-based community group that empowers citizens to reduce litter and blight. Our official launch date is June 2019. At a time when the global problems associated with the waste we produce are reaching crisis levels, this isnt an option. However, a large and FULLY recyclable item is now taking up precious space in our landfills. In the meantime, if you can, make the extra effort to collect your glass bottles and jars and bring them to local drop-off sites, such as, Check out my interview with CBS46 about glass recycling in Gwinnett (video below) and, ystal, vehicle windshields, etc. Through assistance with marketing, container refurbishing, and recycling promotion, Ripple has helped grow our glass recycling program. Collection would be so much easier and probably cost effective vs curbside pickups. 0000479281 00000 n
Your email address will not be published. Have you been able to confirm with a store manager that the glass bottles are recycled? Curbside carts are an optional alternative for disposal of recyclables and yard waste. In recent years, the quality of materials received by recycling processors has decreased because of the fact that many areas have told residents to mix glass (which often shatters) with other recyclable materials. Ripple Glass has been and continues to be a great partner with the City of Fayetteville for our glass recycling. Nearby communities like Norcross, Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Snellville, Decatur, Alpharetta, and DeKalb County have been proactive about glass recycling. In fact, glass containers for food and beverages are actually among the best materials for recycling. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, (Does not include: landscape plastic, new mattress cover, feedbags and shrink wrap). Weve seen those bins too but arent convinced our glass recycling contacts havent ever indicated that they get recycled glass sent from Target stores. $25 fee for each. That jar of jelly or bottle of wine in your pantry or refrigerator is 100% recyclable. Note: Though glass containers for food and beverages are 100% recyclable, this does not include other types of glass, including windows, ovenware, Pyrex, crystal, vehicle windshields, etc. Im happy to hear there are other people committed to reducing waste. Products from brands like Snapple, Anheuser-Busch, and Owens Corning are made with recycled glass in Georgia. The City of Decatur and the City of Alpharetta recently responded to feedback solicited from citizens by moving to provide separate curbside collection for glass. With single-stream programs, broken glass is mixed up with tons of other recyclables and is difficult to sort. Interested in learning more? If Vail Honeywagon or Waste Management is your waste hauler, materials are collected in one bin (Single Stream) and transported to the Denver area to be sorted. Laura hates to see anything go to waste and believes that Gwinnett County's nearly one million residents can make a big impact by reducing, reusing, composting, and recycling right. Nationwide, glass recycling is a, In the container glass and fiberglass insulation industries, demand for recycled glass actually outpaces current supply. Hard to Recycle Items & Drop-off LocationsGuide. 0000010515 00000 n
In the meantime, if you can, make the extra effort to collect your glass bottles and jars and bring them to local drop-off sites, such as the ones listed in our directory. Large appliances, dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves (remove plate), etc.
Window envelopes, staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. Contact us for more information on greening your event. Mixed office paper - Open envelopes and separate. Highway closures cause issues at Central Okanagan recycling centres, Cardboard collection could stack up in North Okanagan due to highway closures, Eight people sent to hospital after multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 1 bridge near Sicamous, Several more new wildfires reported in the Shuswap, Parents facing tough conversations, decisions in wake of Hockey Canada controversies, Puppy eats fan mail from B.C., now Australian childrens singer is looking for sender, Extreme wildfire risk sparks Okanagan campfire bans. Our Ripple Glass Partnership is a tremendous asset to our recycling program. If we dont significantly reduce and eliminate these unacceptable products from our recycling loads, we face financial penalties from Recycle BC. 0000013944 00000 n
Ripple came through for us in a big way. Keep the recycling spirit going by saving all shiny and foil wrapping paper and cards, ribbons and bows for re-use. 2 0 obj
The economic reasons to support glass recycling are just as strong. Please note, there are two bins for paper products. My guess is that there are too many investments into the model of single-stream recycling to go back to source-separation at this time. Good point! 0000108461 00000 n
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Its amazing how recycling a bottle or jar can help keep your house warm in the winter, or create another product thats on a grocery store shelf in as little as 30 days without having to mine the natural environment. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Today, manufacturers in Georgia are importing 2,000 tons per month of recycled glass from other states to meet their needs, when they could be getting that material right here in Gwinnett County. 0000475755 00000 n
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In Germany where I lived, each subdivisions had their own recycling station at the entrance well hidden behind a nicely landscaped area so it was not visible from the street. More than 1,000 Georgians are employed by companies that make over $1 billion worth of products with recycled glass. Most residents are doing a pretty good job putting only whats acceptable into their recycling carts. Also, read more about myths vs. facts about glass recycling so you can help set the record straight. There are many options available for education and assistance through the town or our partnership with Walking Mountains Science Center. 0000465294 00000 n
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8""eHaO@g@e2L}mR&M:g\4x5ea1Xh&Rb>I?fH`,]yS The Town of Vail provides composting opportunities at special events through the Celebrate Green! Check out my interview with CBS46 about glass recycling in Gwinnett (video below) and see what we learned on a recent tour of a glass recycling plant. For more information, call (970) 962-2529 or email us. Plastic bags, plastic toys, clothing, garbage, books, food waste, garden hoses, electronics, construction materials, scrap metals, furnace filters, and even yard wasteitems that have never been accepted in our curbside recycling program are still showing up and contaminating the recycling stream. program. <>
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Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Vail, xb``b``a```f@,`1-I The other nearest publicly accessible drop-off locations for glass, per Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and our own research, are in Gainesville, Atlanta, Decatur, Conyers, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Smyrna. Instead of a decrease, my rough calculations show that the increase per household would be minimal. 0000463334 00000 n
About Gwinnett Recycles: Gwinnett Recycles is focused on helping Gwinnett County, the second-largest county in the state of Georgia, reduce, reuse, compost, and recycle more material and keep waste out of landfills and the environment. 75 S. Frontage Road | If you need a replacement permit, please contact the administration office (970) 962-2529 or visit them in person at 2525 West 1st Street. Its not a stretch to say that sending glass to landfills can put Georgians out of work. I was very disappointed to hear that glass recycling is being removed form curbside pick up. Unfortunately I dont think many people will travel some distance to seek out a glass recycler and it will end up as Gwinnett suggested in the trash thus in the landfill. Please do not dump any trash at the recycling centers. 0000000016 00000 n
Rather than recycle in the old sense of the word, Ive decided to give the retailer a chance to have their actual bottle back at zero cost to them. Paperboard - Flatten boxes and place through 3' wide x 6" tall opening. Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste can be disposed of at the Eagle County Landfill HHW facility. So, how did glass end up in this situation? Please let us know how it goes! refrigerator, freezer, AC unit. The legal department and PR departments are involved and they are only releasing information dated June 2018 forward. If an item is in good working order, consider donating it to the thrift store or the Habitat Re-Store. In fact, glass containers for food and beverages are actually among the, By keeping glass out of the dump, we do a service for the environment, the economy, and future generations. They also provide collection of the glass at our facility which is critical in conducting a successful glass recycling program to our community. This guide includes a general list of recyclable materials in the area. In many parts of the United States (including Gwinnett), recycling is currently collected in a single-stream system where paper, cardboard, and plastic are all mixed together and then are separated by hand and by machines. Ill send you an email. Phone: 970-962-2000, WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. startxref
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I think people are aware of the issue and would be happy to drop off their recyclable glass while visiting their favorite park. Nationwide, glass recycling is a $5.5 billion dollar industry tied to 18,000 American jobs. I too find this disturbing. We would love to speak with you about our iniative. City residents may use their current Yard Waste Permit to gain entry and drop off non fee-based items. 1: Why did the county not inform the citizens very early in this process? In the absence of establishing separate curbside collection or convenient glass recycling drop-off centers within the county, Gwinnett County leaders are effectively telling citizens to landfill this infinitely recyclable material. 0000002815 00000 n
Fees for all non-residents and commercial businesses: City residents must present their yard debris permit at the gate to drop off organics and clean lumber, or be charged the non-residential/commercial fees. In a county of more than 400 square miles, we currently have one glass recycling drop-off center thats open to the public, the Snellville Recycling Center thats generously run by the City. %PDF-1.3
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No hazardous materials or electronic waste are accepted at any of the sites. I really hate that there is no longer glass recycling here in Gwinnett. With Christmas coming, residents are reminded to put all wrapping paper (except foil wrap), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside pick-up, or take to your nearest recycling depot. 0000015294 00000 n
Magazines & Newspaper - All colors and sizes are accepted. In the creation of new glass containers, recycled glass can be substituted for up to 95% of raw materials, which cuts energy consumption dramatically and reduces emissions of pollutants that can lead to smog, acid rain, and the contamination of waterways. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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This huge county needs it most! They have developed relationships to create successful end markets for recycled glass, making it possible to give glass products new life. I get that glass is infiltrating the other recyclables so why dont we sort or recyclables instead of stopping collection? But our audits continue to show there is still a significant number of unacceptable items going into our recycling carts, Kendel said. This would make glass recycling very convenient for all Gwinnett County residents!!! Join over 100 communities across nine states that recycle glass with Ripple Glass. HVnF}'G{"Hv)X@XQ+5E$%ERtR @Djr3+s8 In the absence of establishing separate curbside collection or convenient glass recycling drop-off centers within the county, Gwinnett County leaders are effectively telling citizens to landfill this infinitely recyclable material. Color ink on the white paper is okay. I have been talking with haulers today and there are a couple things I dont understand about all this. Recently I travel to Europa and they have different kinds of containers for recycling, organic paper plastic and glass. Thank you Ripple Glass! But they still have the opportunity to make the right choice to enable residents to recycle glass. Even without traffic, these are all long drives from most areas of Gwinnett. Gwinnett Recycles is run 100% independently by citizen volunteers. 0000463309 00000 n
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Some area haulers provide commercial and curbside composting opportunities, please check with your hauler to determine program availability. @LC_Calendarnewsroom@lakecountrynews.netLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. I am the owner of Clean Glass Recycling LLC and I have joined forces with Haulin Glass LLC to offer curbside pickup for glass recyclables. But they still have the opportunity to make the right choice to enable residents to recycle glass. Remember, wildlife-resistant bins or enclosures are required in Vail for waste and co-mingle (glass, aluminum, plastic) or food contaminated recycling. 0000002450 00000 n
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You have made some excellent points and as a long time Gwinnett resident I was totally surprised with their decision (or the mandatory trash service) which they shoved down our throats some years ago has decided to stop glass recycling. It is easier for them to say glass belongs in the trash.. The drop-off is in one location (OneStop Norcross), and it is a pilot. 0000463167 00000 n
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Ripple Glass is a key element in our ability to provide sustainable recycling drop-off services for the Springfield community and surrounding area. 0000011903 00000 n
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Single-stream recycling containers are in many homes and businesses. We recycle glass from across the Midwest and would love to work with you to keep glass from your community out of the landfill. Okanagan residents are allowed to recycle glass again, but are being urged to watch what else they put in their blue bins. Glass takes more than one million years to decompose and occupies a lot of space in landfills, filling them up quickly even after being crunched to bits. endobj
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Would definitely like to see more recycling friendly ideas. Making the container look like a glass eating monster would be fun for kids to feed it with the glass , Until a viable solution is found, I guess Ill just have to make that 40 minute drive to Snellville Recycling Center . 64 0 obj
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Wow, Andy, thats amazing! Very interesting project! Thanks Francis! In the announcement, the county indicated that options for residents in unincorporated Gwinnett to dispose of glass are now to take it to a drop-off site for recycling, or to put it in regular household trash headed for the landfill. As paper and cardboard mills become more stringent on quality, buyers of used fiber will pay significantly less for materials containing crushed glass. With that said, some facilities that sort and process curbside recyclables in the Atlanta area and across the U.S. are making equipment retrofits to be able to capture curbside glass for recycling. Recycling must to be start in our homes when our little kids start educate and adults be example . I did a Freedom of Information Act request and the solid waste department didnt even know about it about until today when a hauler informed them I was calling. 0000010139 00000 n
There was separate containers for paper, cardboard, plastics and two different containers for white and colored glasses. If these materials are introduced into the glass container manufacturing process, they can cause product. 4 0 obj
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According to Waste360.com, The problems begin with the collection process, where glass breaks when it is placed in collection vehicles. 0000133980 00000 n
Or, hear it directly from people who already recycle glass with us: The City of Omaha has worked with Ripple Glass for more than 8 years to recycle glass and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership. Evidently, the cost to collect weekly across the county would cost $870K per month? Vail West of the Community Development Building at 75 South Frontage Road, Avon Just south of Walmart, off of Nottingham Ranch Road, Edwards Edwards Rest Area near the I-70 exit, Eagle 1050 Chambers Avenue at the Town of Eagle Public Works Facility, Gypsum Northwest corner ofthe ColumbineMarket parking lot. 0000323185 00000 n
*It is very dangerous, and illegal to discharge the refrigerant into the atmosphere. Want to see where it all goes? Check out this video about a Materials Recovery Facility(MRF) in Boulder. 0000483789 00000 n
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bottles Please rinse the glass bottles out. Products from brands like Snapple, Anheuser-Busch, and Owens Corning are made with recycled glass in Georgia. Simply put, the more we recycle, the more we grow our economy. 0000465673 00000 n
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Shame on you Gwinnett County leaders. We understand that sorting waste and recycling can sometimes be confusing. 500E.ThirdStreet,
Gwinnett County Government opened its first glass recycling drop-off on October 16, 2021. We are very pleased with the process and the service is excellent. Residents are allowed to deliever up to 20 HHW items for free each visit. 0000004191 00000 n
More than 1,000 Georgians are employed by companies that make over $1 billion worth of products with recycled glass. Ill make a note to do some research and write an article on this topic. Join us at our newest glass r, If you have the option, choosing glass milk bottle, How long does it take for a bottle to get through, On your next trip to a coffee shop bring your ow, Wondering what glass you can recycle? In the absence of citizen input, Gwinnett County made their decision to remove glass from the single-stream curbside recycling program. Scrap metal can be taken to a metal recycler and you can be paid for the value of the material. W. In recent years, the quality of materials received by recycling processors has decreased because of the fact that many areas have told residents to mix glass (which often shatters) with other recyclable materials. There will be no changes to curbside collection schedule as this years statutory holidays (Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1) fall on the weekend. (Larger pieces often clog the hopper and prevent the compactor from working.). Apply to serve on a City Board or Commission, Community Request for Assistance Application, Reserve a Meeting Room at the Chilson Center, Reserve a Meeting Room at the Public Library, Online Registrations or Reservations (WebTrac), Transportation Development and Construction Standards, Community Street Light Banner Requirements, Logs over 36 inches in diameter - $16.00 per cubic yard, Garden trimmings, including Halloween pumpkins, Branches cut into 6 foot lengths or shorter, Logs larger than 36" in diameter must be cut into 2 foot sections, Raw lumber (no paint, stain or laminate), plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard - No furniture. From small recycling centers to large city municipal programs, we are here to make glass recycling work for you. . At recycling centers glass is hard on equipment, creating wear on conveyor belts, screens, and other moving parts. 0000202067 00000 n
If you separate recycling most types of cardboard and paper do not need to be placed in a wildlife-resistant bin or enclosure. For more information on wildlife protection, click here. It can be done, but it requires upfront equipment investments and process upgrades that many facilities have been reluctant to make. In a county of more than 400 square miles, we currently have one glass recycling drop-off center thats open to the public, the. E-Waste can be disposed of for $.20 per pound. Thank you for sharing, and for making the trek to recycle your glass in the meantime! 0000472352 00000 n
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OR like in the case of plastic bags that are recyclable, have containers in supermarkets or shopping areas that the glass can be returned to. 0000483902 00000 n
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Larimer County Landfill charges $33.00 per unit. To order a curbside recycling or yard waste cart, please contact our office at (970) 962-2529. The reverse is true as well. Gwinnett County Government needs to bring citizens to the table and consider similar solutions. In the container glass and fiberglass insulation industries, demand for recycled glass actually outpaces current supply. To connect with us and support our efforts, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, and consider volunteering with us! 4 61
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Their ability to accept all colors of glass has allowed us to improve collections with our curbside source separation program, apartment recycling program and also allowed the addition of offering glass collection to restaurants, bars and our entertainment district. As large as Gwinnett County is I wouldve hoped they had a viable solution which would keep glass out of our landfills but since it isnt continuing to grow the already overgrown county economy it was pushed off the table. Ill find out if any communities are beginning to consider going back to that approach. Due to the unprecedented flooding and resulting road closures throughout B.C., collection of glass and Styrofoam at depots was suspended Nov.22. Collection of glass at homes and depots is back on, while residents must still hang onto their Styrofoam until further notice. That jar of jelly or bottle of wine in your pantry or refrigerator is 100% recyclable. Materials are sorted at the curb and taken to the Eagle County materials recovery facility, which does not accept aseptic packaging (milk and juice cartons, broth cartons, cartons that area mix of paperboard and plastic or wax). 0000463098 00000 n
2022 Town of Vail | In addition to the resumption of glass collection, residents can still take paper, cardboard, containers (plastic and metal), plastic bags and overwrap, and other flexible plastic packaging to depots. 0000110888 00000 n
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Glass is nontoxic and can be recycled again and again endlessly, unlike other materials that have limited recycling lifespans. At a time when the global problems associated with the waste we produce are reaching crisis levels, So, how did glass end up in this situation? Commingled Plastics & Metal Cans - All containers must be empty. 0000326522 00000 n
With transportation challenges in some areas starting to ease and the primary end market for glass no longer under evacuation order, glass bottle and jar restarted Dec. 20. DeKalb County last summer opened 15 county-operated glass recycling sites conveniently located across the community, partnering with North Americas largest glass recycler that has a major recycling plant in Atlanta. Pizza box and food-contaminated cardboard: please cut out the grease contaminated portions and recycle the rest. Im happy theres a place in Snellville I can bring my glass to and I hope that continues to remain open as a solution. Steel & tin are collected in a separate container. Ripple is a committed partner! Thank you for investing your time in this mission. Not only did they accept our glass, we are able to move it at a significantly lower cost. Why not take our smaller recycle bins and use them exclusively for glass that can be picked up even if every other week by our sanitation services. 0000001786 00000 n
Most are surprised that a consumer would do this, but this isnt that far off what Americans did with milk a couple decades ago. Waste Reduction Coordinator, City of Fayetteville, AR, Sanitation Division Manager, Norman, Oklahoma, Collection Center Coordinator, City of Springfield, And just like that, all TEN community art bins are, The rain didnt dampen our moodthe launch of, TOMORROW (Thursday)! I love all of the above ideas and would totally be on board with sorting or returning bottles and jars back to manufacturers. Break down all cardboard before placing into dumpsters. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Laura A. Hernandez is the founder of Gwinnett Recycles, a grassroots community organization focused on trash, and is a co-founder of Come Clean Gwinnett, a large Facebook-based community group that empowers citizens to reduce litter and blight. Our official launch date is June 2019. At a time when the global problems associated with the waste we produce are reaching crisis levels, this isnt an option. However, a large and FULLY recyclable item is now taking up precious space in our landfills. In the meantime, if you can, make the extra effort to collect your glass bottles and jars and bring them to local drop-off sites, such as, Check out my interview with CBS46 about glass recycling in Gwinnett (video below) and, ystal, vehicle windshields, etc. Through assistance with marketing, container refurbishing, and recycling promotion, Ripple has helped grow our glass recycling program. Collection would be so much easier and probably cost effective vs curbside pickups. 0000479281 00000 n
Your email address will not be published. Have you been able to confirm with a store manager that the glass bottles are recycled? Curbside carts are an optional alternative for disposal of recyclables and yard waste. In recent years, the quality of materials received by recycling processors has decreased because of the fact that many areas have told residents to mix glass (which often shatters) with other recyclable materials. Ripple Glass has been and continues to be a great partner with the City of Fayetteville for our glass recycling. Nearby communities like Norcross, Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Snellville, Decatur, Alpharetta, and DeKalb County have been proactive about glass recycling. In fact, glass containers for food and beverages are actually among the best materials for recycling. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, (Does not include: landscape plastic, new mattress cover, feedbags and shrink wrap). Weve seen those bins too but arent convinced our glass recycling contacts havent ever indicated that they get recycled glass sent from Target stores. $25 fee for each. That jar of jelly or bottle of wine in your pantry or refrigerator is 100% recyclable. Note: Though glass containers for food and beverages are 100% recyclable, this does not include other types of glass, including windows, ovenware, Pyrex, crystal, vehicle windshields, etc. Im happy to hear there are other people committed to reducing waste. Products from brands like Snapple, Anheuser-Busch, and Owens Corning are made with recycled glass in Georgia. The City of Decatur and the City of Alpharetta recently responded to feedback solicited from citizens by moving to provide separate curbside collection for glass. With single-stream programs, broken glass is mixed up with tons of other recyclables and is difficult to sort. Interested in learning more? If Vail Honeywagon or Waste Management is your waste hauler, materials are collected in one bin (Single Stream) and transported to the Denver area to be sorted. Laura hates to see anything go to waste and believes that Gwinnett County's nearly one million residents can make a big impact by reducing, reusing, composting, and recycling right. Nationwide, glass recycling is a, In the container glass and fiberglass insulation industries, demand for recycled glass actually outpaces current supply. Hard to Recycle Items & Drop-off LocationsGuide. 0000010515 00000 n
In the meantime, if you can, make the extra effort to collect your glass bottles and jars and bring them to local drop-off sites, such as the ones listed in our directory. Large appliances, dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves (remove plate), etc.