CL saves Atlanta, or, city continues weekly recycling pick-up
July 22, 2008 at 3:19 pm by Thomas Wheatley in NewsThere are times in a journalist’s life when he or she feels they are simply screaming into the void. Casting information into the ether and metaphors into the vast unknown realm where ponies, wishes and jet skis go to die.
Then there are times you bring about sweeping, monumental change, and you remind yourself why you do what you do even though you live under a bridge and eat copies of your own newspaper for minimal sustenance.
Now, my friends, is one of those times.
After it originally considered scaling back its recycling and leaf-and-limb programs to offset the budget shortfall, the city today announced it will continue picking your aluminum cans as it always has. On July 7, the city discontinued its contract with Dreamsan, the private contractor that’s managed the program since 2002, and will now use city trucks to do the hauling. The move saves cash-strapped Atlanta an annual $3 million. We take full credit and if anyone says otherwise then nah nah nah.
An excerpt of the city’s announcement follows after the jump.
We hope to greatly increase the percentage of recycling in Atlanta. The recycling program has been expanded to include collection of cardboard. This new service will allow for cardboard to be picked up as part of the recycling collections, as long as it is broken down and dry. You may continue using your existing recycle container(s) or a larger container with a lid clearly labeled “Recycling”.
Initially, unsorted recyclables will be collected in compaction vehicles which look similar to vehicles being used for garbage and yard trimming collection. Once collected, these materials will be sorted at a local recycling center.
We will collect all paper, glass, aluminum/tin cans, cardboard and household plastics (except for bubble wrap, plastic wrap, and heavy duty plastics such as lawn furniture). We are also unable to accept hazardous materials or items that require special handling such as medical supplies.
For additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 404-330-6333.
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