Press Release:
Residents of Columbus and Franklin County continue to recycle in record numbers at the 200 SWACO Recycling Drop-Off locations. Collections for 2008, show 12,944 tons (or 2,588,800 pounds) delivered to the Drop-Off centers. That is a 21% increase over the 10,755 tons collected in 2007 at the SWACO locations. Numbers for 2009 are tracking approximately 10% ahead of 2008.
SWACO Executive Director Ron Mills applauds residents. “Obviously the importance of recycling is reaching people. During the holidays it was very evident that people were recycling in larger numbers. Our crews added extra collections to keep pace with the larger volumes of material.”
On average, SWACO collects 35 to 40 tons of recyclables daily (364 days a year) with 3 trucks/crews on the road. Currently SWACO is re-evaluating its routing system to see if increased efficiencies can be indentified that will better serve the public.
“Residents can help us help them,” continues Mills. “When people take their recyclables to our drop off locations we ask that they break down any cardboard boxes that they bring. This will create additional space for the recyclables of other residents. SWACO drivers work hard to keep the areas around the drop off locations clean. When residents break down their boxes, it helps keep other recyclables in the containers and eliminates overflow problems.”
More online at Swaco.org.