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HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 009-2014 - First Phase of Bal Harbour Village Public Recycling Program.RAL H OUR F L O R I D A' S P A R AD ISE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER NO.009-2014 LETTER TO COUNCIL TO: Mayor Jean Rosenfield and Members of the City Council FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager t� DATE: July 25, 2014 0 SUBJECT: First Phase of Bal Harbour Village Public Recycling Program The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to inform you that the first phase of the Village's public recycling program began Tuesday, July 22, 2014. As a result Village Hall and all ancillary Village facilities will be participating in single stream recycling. Attached for your information is an informational brochure from our waste hauler, Progressive Waste Solutions. As you know, per your direction, I plan to expand this program into our public rights -of -way. If you have any questions, please contact Alex Cardelle, in the Parks and Public Spaces Department, via email acardelle@balharbur.org or by phone at (305) 993-7368. Attachment JMG/DM/AC F:\DOLORES\LTC - Village Public Recycling Program.docx Call Us Today! Miami: (305) 638-3800 Pompano Beach: (954) 582-9300 One Bin, Zero Hassle Progressive Waste Solutions'Single Stream Recycling Services allow virtually all recyclables to be picked up in a single, co -mingled bin - including: • Mixed Paper • Plastic • Newspaper • Cardboard • Aluminum & Steel • Glass" "Please check with your local representative for the recycling offered in your area. 6 Increased Usage Conventional recycling requires pre-sorting recyclables into separate containers. This decreases participation rates. Our"one bin;'single stream solution takes the hassle away from recycling. • Easy to adopt. • Accommodates front end containers, bales, compactors and roll -off containers. Less Waste Our Single Stream recycling program helps you prioritize landfill space by increasing diversion rates - keeping renewables out of waste streams. • Reduce landfill usage. • Increase recycling yield. Advanced I I 1 , Technology With locally operated technology, we do the sorting for you. You shouldn't be doing all the work -that's ouriob. We sort all of your recyclables after collection. Envuronmenlmpa TWBecause we live andnd ooperate inn the areas we serve, Progressive Waste Solutions cares about the success of your sustainability programs. Our convenient, one bin solution takes the hassle out of conventional recycling, and provides the most value for your waste management budget. • Keep recyclables out of waste streams. Enables trash -to -energy facilities. Allows for efficient fleet management, keeping fuel costs and energy usage down. Easier recycling means more commercial and residential participation. Aft 1► Progressive Waste Solutions E a�v �w rl NEW Reduced Collection Costs Modernizing your collection process helps decrease garbage runs and lower costs. Shortened garbage runs. Increase fleet efficiency. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE As an industry leader in the local treatment of non- hazardous solid wastes, we're available to help introduce single stream recycling to your community and business(s). We share our best practices and public education programs and materials to increase recycling participation. Call us Today! PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS We're one of the largest non -hazardous solid waste solution companies in North America. We serve the needs of commercial, industrial and residential customers with innovative, reliable and responsible solutions designed to fit the needs of our customers and our communities today and in the future. Call your Progressive Waste Solutions representative today for a consultation or to begin single stream recycling. Miami: (305) 638-3800 or Pompano Beach: (954) 582-9300 For more information on Progressive Waste Solutions' recycling programs and services, visit us at www.progressivewaste.com. r— www. progressivewaste.com WIPA A Progressive Waste solutions Company