USDA Headquarters Public Recycling
Program Background Initiation of Program Funding Management Support
Recycle Container Locations
Logistics & Economics Revenue from Recycling overall in FY $36,000 Avoided tipping fees - $27,000 Public Areas – about 2 ton of commingled bottles & cans about $25 in revenue and $110 in avoided costs.
Outreach and Signage Side of BigBelly
Program Success
Overall Impact
Lessons Learned: Good Signage is important Locate trash bins close to recycle bins There are a lot of tourist out there! Many people will recycle given the chance Security concerns may be an issue Future Plans: Better signage for recycle containers Additional Recycle Containers, especially during tourist season Coordinating Efforts along the National Mall