South Plainfield's new recycling schedule starts Monday, and here's the best part: no more sorting!
The new plan will save the Borough just short of $30,000 per year (over the county plan) and includes what's called "Single Stream Recycling." That means putting all your recyclables in one container (paper, plastic and metal). According to the Borough website, people can now put out an unlimited amount of recyclables too.
There are some changes though. The town is broken into ten districts, so most people will see their pick-up date change.
The new plan came about after the council bid out the recycling plan for the first time. Several haulers submitted sealed bids, and Midco Waste had the lowest. Midco already serves many of the households in town.
To get the word out about the changes the town used an automated phone call directing people to the Borough website. Midco is also mailing residents a recycling schedule, as well as publishing the schedule in a local newspaper.
Friday, April 2, 2010
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I hope everyone realizes that the majority of the recycling will not be recycled but go in the regular landfill. This is a complete joke and they should be honest about it. It's only about money and nothing to do with the environment. Ask any HONEST employee at Midco what happens to the recycling.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find that out? If it's only your opinion and you have no proof, then I think it's irresponsible.
ReplyDeleteIt's not an opinion, it's fact. Again, ask any HONEST employee at Midco and they'll tell you. Smoke and mirrors baby, thats all it is.
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