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Six Steps To Successful Recycling

Six Steps To Successful Recycling

1. SELECT A RECYCLING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
  • Plan the Program
  • Develop the Implementation Schedule
  • Monitor the Program
2. DETERMINE THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF MATERIAL YOU PLAN TO RECOVER
  • Perform an in-house Waste Audit; most waste hauling companies provide this service at no charge
3. ESTABLISH CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OF THE RECOVERED MATERIALS
  • Market materials through contract with recycling firm or waste hauler, or
  • Market the materials yourself
4. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A COLLECTION AND STORAGE PROCESS FOR RECOVERED MATERIALS
  • For collection - determine locations and seek help of Maintenance or Building Supervisor
5. EDUCATE EMPLOYEES
  • Secure and distribute written notice of top management support
  • Schedule meetings with department heads
  • Continuous distribution of information (posters, newsletters, etc.)
6. MONITOR AND REINFORCE THE NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM
  • Respond to employees' questions
  • Publicize status
  • Consider participation incentives
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Contacts

 

Email: gpubwk@nngov.com
 
Mail: Dept. of Public Works
Solid Waste
513 Oyster Point Rd.
Newport News, VA 23602
 
Phone:  Public Works Call Center:
(757) 269-2700

Administration:
(757) 269-2850

Compost Facility:
(757) 886-7947

Litter Line:
(757) 269-2870
 
TTY: (757) 269-2889 
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