1. WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Recycling Program Updates

2. Waste Management Options Most Environmentally Sound Least Environmentally Sound

3. Percentage of Household Waste Recycled

4. Incentives for Residents Recycling credit on bill for participating Refund on unused drop-off site vouchers

5. Improvements to Program Larger bins More frequent collection dates Expanded list of accepted materials Co-mingled recycling

6. Preparing Recyclables Until now, residents have had to separate their recyclables for collection. MaterialPreparation CansRinse clean; remove lids Glass bottles/jarsRinse clean; remove caps, lids, and rings Plastic bottlesRinse clean; remove caps and rings NewspaperKeep dry; bundle with string MagazinesKeep dry; place in paper bag Dry food boxesFlatten and place in paper bag BatteriesPlace on top of bin in clear plastic bag

7. With co-mingled recycling, residents can deposit all recyclable materials in the same bin One for All Coming to…In… OaktonJanuary MedfordApril CarsonvilleJuly AveryJuly

8. Five-Year Goal Reduce landfill use by 60% Achieve 95% participation in recycling program

9. Resources City and County guidelines published annually Recycling information on EPAs Web site Other non-government organizations Earth 911 Freecycle