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Makeover
Drop-Off Recycling Centers
Received Makeover in
July 2011
Click here
to see a drop-off publication specific to
your locality.
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The new
containers have
28-inch openings.
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New decals
such as this one describe accepted and prohibited
items.
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CVWMA's
forty drop-off
recycling centers
received exciting changes in July 2011. The changes included new
paint job on existing containers
and new informational decals that make recycling
easier for area citizens.
The
containers that collect mixed paper and mixed cans and
bottles became more user-friendly with the addition of
larger 28 inch-wide openings. Inserting flattened cardboard
boxes into the containers was also made easier with the addition of
a 45 inch-wide slot.
All of the
containers were repainted a bright green. New decals were
designed to clearly communicate which materials
are accepted in the recycling program and to instruct
citizens on placement of the materials into the appropriate
openings in the bins.
CVWMA’s drop-off
recycling centers collect a variety of materials, many of which do
not have to be sorted. The large bins collect mixed paper and mixed
food and beverage containers. Paper items including mail,
cardboard, computer and office paper, phone books, and cereal/dry
food boxes can be recycled together. Aluminum and steel cans,
plastic bottles with a 1 or 2 on the bottom, and glass bottles and
jars can be recycled together. Magazines and catalogs have
been combined with newspaper and should be recycled in the smaller
collection bins.
More than 6,000 tons
of material are collected annually at CVWMA’s forty recycling
centers in central Virginia. For more information
about drop-off recycling, please visit the
following pages: Locations. Accepted items and preparation
guidelines. Information is also available by
calling the Recycling Hotline at (804)
340-0900.
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