While glass is very recyclable, it doesnt get along well with single-stream curbside recycling a model that Gwinnett and many other communities nationwide shifted to for convenience and cost savings. 
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Im happy theres a place in Snellville I can bring my glass to and I hope that continues to remain open as a solution. Loveland,CO80537
Mattresses/box springs infested with bed bugs or rodents will not be accepted. This huge county needs it most! Outside of these holidays, the hours are Monday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more Recycling Depot locations, and info on what to recycle, visit rdco.com/recycle, download the free Recycle Coach App (Google Play or App store), or contact the Regional Waste Reduction Office at recycle@rdco.com or 250-469-6250.
Glass takes more than, The economic reasons to support glass recycling are just as strong. Products from brands like Snapple, Anheuser-Busch, and Owens Corning are made with recycled glass in Georgia. We recycle glass from across the Midwest and would love to work with you to keep glass from your community out of the landfill. The City of Decatur and the City of Alpharetta recently responded to feedback solicited from citizens by moving to provide separate curbside collection for glass. Most are surprised that a consumer would do this, but this isnt that far off what Americans did with milk a couple decades ago. The only problem with glass is how weve chosen to collect it and process it in recent years, not with the material itself. Vail West of the Community Development Building at 75 South Frontage Road, Avon Just south of Walmart, off of Nottingham Ranch Road, Edwards Edwards Rest Area near the I-70 exit, Eagle 1050 Chambers Avenue at the Town of Eagle Public Works Facility, Gypsum Northwest corner ofthe ColumbineMarket parking lot. 1: Why did the county not inform the citizens very early in this process? 4 0 obj
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But they still have the opportunity to make the right choice to enable residents to recycle glass. If Vail Honeywagon or Waste Management is your waste hauler, materials are collected in one bin (Single Stream) and transported to the Denver area to be sorted. 0000480913 00000 n
Products from brands like Snapple, Anheuser-Busch, and Owens Corning are made with recycled glass in Georgia. Ill find out if any communities are beginning to consider going back to that approach. Apply to serve on a City Board or Commission, Community Request for Assistance Application, Reserve a Meeting Room at the Chilson Center, Reserve a Meeting Room at the Public Library, Online Registrations or Reservations (WebTrac), Transportation Development and Construction Standards, Community Street Light Banner Requirements, Logs over 36 inches in diameter - $16.00 per cubic yard, Garden trimmings, including Halloween pumpkins, Branches cut into 6 foot lengths or shorter, Logs larger than 36" in diameter must be cut into 2 foot sections, Raw lumber (no paint, stain or laminate), plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard - No furniture. No hazardous materials or electronic waste are accepted at any of the sites. +UCJeN+s zk'v:iLV[>k6qW&I#Udv$tf6Up~=5bUSKwRa%=ep/oS t]]AS
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Evidently, the cost to collect weekly across the county would cost $870K per month? My guess is that there are too many investments into the model of single-stream recycling to go back to source-separation at this time. The Glenmore Landfill and Recycling Depot at 2720 John Hindle Drive in Kelowna will be closed Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, (Does not include: landscape plastic, new mattress cover, feedbags and shrink wrap). Hello Laura. xref
In the creation of new glass containers, recycled glass can be substituted for up to 95% of raw materials, which cuts energy consumption dramatically and reduces emissions of pollutants that can lead to smog, acid rain, and the contamination of waterways. Love this idea Marcela! As large as Gwinnett County is I wouldve hoped they had a viable solution which would keep glass out of our landfills but since it isnt continuing to grow the already overgrown county economy it was pushed off the table. Fees for all non-residents and commercial businesses: City residents must present their yard debris permit at the gate to drop off organics and clean lumber, or be charged the non-residential/commercial fees. Its amazing how recycling a bottle or jar can help keep your house warm in the winter, or create another product thats on a grocery store shelf in as little as 30 days without having to mine the natural environment. <]>>
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For more information, call (970) 962-2529 or email us. Do not put anything into the recycling containers that are not listed on the instruction signs. 2: As you described, the answer to this situation is segregated glass curbside pickup (Alpharetta does this). 0000472975 00000 n
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The other nearest publicly accessible drop-off locations for glass, per Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and our own research, are in Gainesville, Atlanta, Decatur, Conyers, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Smyrna. Why not take our smaller recycle bins and use them exclusively for glass that can be picked up even if every other week by our sanitation services. 0000462264 00000 n
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We only have one Gwinnett County, and if there is anything I can do that helps both the retailers and our environment, then Ill do it. Very interesting project! 0000000016 00000 n
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Join us at our newest glass r, If you have the option, choosing glass milk bottle, How long does it take for a bottle to get through, On your next trip to a coffee shop bring your ow, Wondering what glass you can recycle? This would make glass recycling very convenient for all Gwinnett County residents!!! I get that glass is infiltrating the other recyclables so why dont we sort or recyclables instead of stopping collection? In many parts of the United States (including Gwinnett), recycling is currently collected in a single-stream system where paper, cardboard, and plastic are all mixed together and then are separated by hand and by machines. 
endobj 0000479281 00000 n 0000013403 00000 n Ripple Glass has been and continues to be a great partner with the City of Fayetteville for our glass recycling. Note: Though glass containers for food and beverages are 100% recyclable, this does not include other types of glass, including windows, ovenware, Pyrex, crystal, vehicle windshields, etc. DeKalb County last summer opened 15 county-operated glass recycling sites conveniently located across the community, partnering with North Americas largest glass recycler that has a major recycling plant in Atlanta. W. In recent years, the quality of materials received by recycling processors has decreased because of the fact that many areas have told residents to mix glass (which often shatters) with other recyclable materials. About Gwinnett Recycles: Gwinnett Recycles is focused on helping Gwinnett County, the second-largest county in the state of Georgia, reduce, reuse, compost, and recycle more material and keep waste out of landfills and the environment. Paperboard - Flatten boxes and place through 3' wide x 6" tall opening. $:pT0*1:_agHUZQ@:FoXLW*81I Y.X68p p L24\`a``bio` c`Ev3>% ) Remember, wildlife-resistant bins or enclosures are required in Vail for waste and co-mingle (glass, aluminum, plastic) or food contaminated recycling. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD AND DISCOVER cards! In Germany where I lived, each subdivisions had their own recycling station at the entrance well hidden behind a nicely landscaped area so it was not visible from the street. %PDF-1.7 The City of Norman ran out of options when our MRF quit accepting glass. I think people are aware of the issue and would be happy to drop off their recyclable glass while visiting their favorite park. Thanks Laura for writing this article! <> $25 fee for each. If these materials are introduced into the glass container manufacturing process, they can cause product. As paper and cardboard mills become more stringent on quality, buyers of used fiber will pay significantly less for materials containing crushed glass. With that said, some facilities that sort and process curbside recyclables in the Atlanta area and across the U.S. are making equipment retrofits to be able to capture curbside glass for recycling. Instead of a decrease, my rough calculations show that the increase per household would be minimal. HVnF}'G{"Hv)X@XQ+5E$%ERtR @Djr3+s8 0000108461 00000 n 0000001882 00000 n They are professional, responsive and supportive. Nearby communities like Norcross, Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Snellville, Decatur, Alpharetta, and DeKalb County have been proactive about glass recycling. In recent years, the quality of materials received by recycling processors has decreased because of the fact that many areas have told residents to mix glass (which often shatters) with other recyclable materials. Like you, we would like a cleaner, greener Gwinnett! 0000471491 00000 n 0000465017 00000 n Waste Reduction Coordinator, City of Fayetteville, AR, Sanitation Division Manager, Norman, Oklahoma, Collection Center Coordinator, City of Springfield, And just like that, all TEN community art bins are, The rain didnt dampen our moodthe launch of, TOMORROW (Thursday)! 0000110888 00000 n If we dont significantly reduce and eliminate these unacceptable products from our recycling loads, we face financial penalties from Recycle BC. 0000471408 00000 n All blue cart items are also accepted at this site, but must be sorted into separate collection containers. 0000463631 00000 n Small appliances, including hair dryers, toaster ovens, crockpots without the inserts, humidifiers without plastic tanks, stereos, DVD players and copy/fax machines. 0000465294 00000 n Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Ill make a note to do some research and write an article on this topic. Bring back glass recycling! 0000463334 00000 n I have been talking with haulers today and there are a couple things I dont understand about all this.
I would love to know which companies are open to receiving the empties. Wow, Andy, thats amazing! By keeping glass out of the dump, we do a service for the environment, the economy, and future generations. Or, hear it directly from people who already recycle glass with us: The City of Omaha has worked with Ripple Glass for more than 8 years to recycle glass and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership. 0000472352 00000 n @LC_Calendarnewsroom@lakecountrynews.netLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Im happy to hear there are other people committed to reducing waste. 0000010711 00000 n In a county of more than 400 square miles, we currently have one glass recycling drop-off center thats open to the public, the. trailer Ripple is a committed partner! %%EOF Some area haulers provide commercial and curbside composting opportunities, please check with your hauler to determine program availability. They have developed relationships to create successful end markets for recycled glass, making it possible to give glass products new life. At recycling centers glass is hard on equipment, creating wear on conveyor belts, screens, and other moving parts. bottles Please rinse the glass bottles out. Perhaps have glass recycling containers at Gwinnett County schools??? If MRI is your waste hauler, materials may also be collected in one bin if you are a residential customer. 0000463167 00000 n 0000001516 00000 n Required fields are marked *. Gwinnett County Government opened its first glass recycling drop-off on October 16, 2021. If you need a replacement permit, please contact the administration office (970) 962-2529 or visit them in person at 2525 West 1st Street. Color ink on the white paper is okay. 4 0 obj Single-stream recycling containers are in many homes and businesses. However, glass does not work well as part of a single-stream system, so there are certainly benefits to the separated approach to recycling that you saw in Europe. Weve seen those bins too but arent convinced our glass recycling contacts havent ever indicated that they get recycled glass sent from Target stores. 0000016810 00000 n replying to J. Abrantes: Two excellent ideas! Please use the white paper bin for white paper only, no color paper or envelopes with plastic windows. That jar of jelly or bottle of wine in your pantry or refrigerator is 100% recyclable.
Today, manufacturers in Georgia are importing 2,000 tons per month of recycled glass from other states to meet their needs, when they could be getting that material right here in Gwinnett County. Haulers can pick up segregated glass. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. We all need to do a better job and that requires continuous education and monitoring.. In the meantime, if you can, make the extra effort to collect your glass bottles and jars and bring them to local drop-off sites, such as the ones listed in our directory. Here, Each day in the US, more than 60 million plast. 0000013537 00000 n 0000465673 00000 n CO81657. stream Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste can be disposed of at the Eagle County Landfill HHW facility. In addition to the resumption of glass collection, residents can still take paper, cardboard, containers (plastic and metal), plastic bags and overwrap, and other flexible plastic packaging to depots. According to Waste360.com, The problems begin with the collection process, where glass breaks when it is placed in collection vehicles. Gwinnett Recycles is run 100% independently by citizen volunteers. READ MORE: Highway closures cause issues at Central Okanagan recycling centres, READ MORE: Cardboard collection could stack up in North Okanagan due to highway closures. In the absence of citizen input, Gwinnett County made their decision to remove glass from the single-stream curbside recycling program. Ripple came through for us in a big way. Window envelopes, staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. Recently I travel to Europa and they have different kinds of containers for recycling, organic paper plastic and glass. Vail, Target accepts glass.
Shame on you Gwinnett County leaders. Please do not dump any trash at the recycling centers. Hours: The legal department and PR departments are involved and they are only releasing information dated June 2018 forward.
City residents may use their current Yard Waste Permit to gain entry and drop off non fee-based items. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. endobj Good point! We consider it a partnership, and see it as viable and permanent solution to our glass recycling demand. Please checkout our website at http://www.cleanglassrecycling.com and look forward to more news and information about our services. Residentscan pay a company to have it the refrigerant reclaimed. At a time when the global problems associated with the waste we produce are reaching crisis levels, this isnt an option. Materials are sorted at the curb and taken to the Eagle County materials recovery facility, which does not accept aseptic packaging (milk and juice cartons, broth cartons, cartons that area mix of paperboard and plastic or wax). With transportation challenges in some areas starting to ease and the primary end market for glass no longer under evacuation order, glass bottle and jar restarted Dec. 20. The economic reasons to support glass recycling are just as strong. % Okanagan residents are allowed to recycle glass again, but are being urged to watch what else they put in their blue bins. Unfortunately I dont think many people will travel some distance to seek out a glass recycler and it will end up as Gwinnett suggested in the trash thus in the landfill. Contact us for more information on greening your event. Plastic bags, plastic toys, clothing, garbage, books, food waste, garden hoses, electronics, construction materials, scrap metals, furnace filters, and even yard wasteitems that have never been accepted in our curbside recycling program are still showing up and contaminating the recycling stream. It can be done, but it requires upfront equipment investments and process upgrades that many facilities have been reluctant to make. We will be offering this service to all Gwinnett residents for a small fee. 0000480560 00000 n In fact, glass containers for food and beverages are actually among the, By keeping glass out of the dump, we do a service for the environment, the economy, and future generations. They also provide collection of the glass at our facility which is critical in conducting a successful glass recycling program to our community. 0000008667 00000 n
0000010139 00000 n More than 1,000 Georgians are employed by companies that make over $1 billion worth of products with recycled glass. 0000476026 00000 n %PDF-1.3 % 0000483004 00000 n After several years of uncertainty around glass recycling in our community, the announcement finally came from Gwinnett County Government on June 5, 2018 that glass would be removed from the single-stream curbside recycling program effective July 1, 2018. Most residents are doing a pretty good job putting only whats acceptable into their recycling carts. Residents are allowed to deliever up to 20 HHW items for free each visit. I was very disappointed to hear that glass recycling is being removed form curbside pick up. *It is very dangerous, and illegal to discharge the refrigerant into the atmosphere. While time consuming, and not cost effective, Ive decided to contact each company that makes the products that we purchase (mostly local to Gwinnett) and have each if they would like their bottles back. 0000326522 00000 n There will be no changes to curbside collection schedule as this years statutory holidays (Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1) fall on the weekend. Want to see where it all goes? Check out this video about a Materials Recovery Facility(MRF) in Boulder. 500E.ThirdStreet, I am the owner of Clean Glass Recycling LLC and I have joined forces with Haulin Glass LLC to offer curbside pickup for glass recyclables.
Tuesday - Sunday That would seem like the reasonable solution. Today, manufacturers in Georgia are. Ill send you an email. Thank you Ripple Glass! She also serves on the Mayor-appointed Sustainable Norcross Commission and is the chair of the inaugural Gwinnett Sustainability Commission. Nationwide, glass recycling is a, In the container glass and fiberglass insulation industries, demand for recycled glass actually outpaces current supply. This guide includes a general list of recyclable materials in the area. OR like in the case of plastic bags that are recyclable, have containers in supermarkets or shopping areas that the glass can be returned to. Glass takes more than one million years to decompose and occupies a lot of space in landfills, filling them up quickly even after being crunched to bits. Our official launch date is June 2019. There was separate containers for paper, cardboard, plastics and two different containers for white and colored glasses. Collection of glass at homes and depots is back on, while residents must still hang onto their Styrofoam until further notice. 0000480279 00000 n From small recycling centers to large city municipal programs, we are here to make glass recycling work for you. 2022 Town of Vail | But dont get caught on Santas recycling naughty list. xmh L`Q" $YV7#G$0GVol%7M:~a.}w}s7nn=~?\_W:?>`6?Nl>x p^1yn 4bBmUWhj6?>7G'_R_\m^~\l|.9/WX_o_lH^|c{}O_ryy/.^'Wf_?oubn_m66js]_yINMJlIsxVD&?db@7oqU]sc;Lc4iyleZk3Vbrl6\UR?7l8R?& UUz2t=zm_~?mwd SpY)9 endobj However, a large and FULLY recyclable item is now taking up precious space in our landfills. Interested in learning more? Join over 100 communities across nine states that recycle glass with Ripple Glass. Pizza box and food-contaminated cardboard: please cut out the grease contaminated portions and recycle the rest. Highway closures cause issues at Central Okanagan recycling centres, Cardboard collection could stack up in North Okanagan due to highway closures, Eight people sent to hospital after multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 1 bridge near Sicamous, Several more new wildfires reported in the Shuswap, Parents facing tough conversations, decisions in wake of Hockey Canada controversies, Puppy eats fan mail from B.C., now Australian childrens singer is looking for sender, Extreme wildfire risk sparks Okanagan campfire bans. E-Waste can be disposed of for $.20 per pound. We understand that sorting waste and recycling can sometimes be confusing. I would definitely support those business over others. There are many options available for education and assistance through the town or our partnership with Walking Mountains Science Center. I would love to see this in our neighborhoods. It is easier for them to say glass belongs in the trash.. Sounds great, Diane. 0000470769 00000 n Gwinnett County Government needs to bring citizens to the table and consider similar solutions. startxref 0000006931 00000 n Please note, there are two bins for paper products. How about a large container for glass recycling in each of Gwinnetts wonderful parks, or just at selected ones. We are very pleased with the process and the service is excellent. 75 S. Frontage Road | Magazines & Newspaper - All colors and sizes are accepted. refrigerator, freezer, AC unit. (Larger pieces often clog the hopper and prevent the compactor from working.). Also, read more about myths vs. facts about glass recycling so you can help set the record straight. At a time when the global problems associated with the waste we produce are reaching crisis levels, So, how did glass end up in this situation? program. Laura hates to see anything go to waste and believes that Gwinnett County's nearly one million residents can make a big impact by reducing, reusing, composting, and recycling right. Curbside carts are an optional alternative for disposal of recyclables and yard waste. 0000011903 00000 n Its not a stretch to say that sending glass to landfills can put Georgians out of work. 0000003697 00000 n Thank you for this post! Break down all cardboard before placing into dumpsters. I really hate that there is no longer glass recycling here in Gwinnett. If these materials are introduced into the glass container manufacturing process, they can cause production problems and defective containers. 0000472631 00000 n 0000202067 00000 n Steel & tin are collected in a separate container.
0000463309 00000 n It was great that the garbage collection services now offer the larger, covered can for our recycleables. Simply put, the more we recycle, the more we grow our economy. The only problem with glass is how weve chosen to collect it and process it in recent years, not with the material itself. In a county of more than 400 square miles, we currently have one glass recycling drop-off center thats open to the public, the Snellville Recycling Center thats generously run by the City. Nearby communities like Norcross, Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Snellville, Decatur, Alpharetta, and DeKalb County have been proactive about glass recycling. 4 61 We are hopeful residents can continue to appreciate the exceptional circumstances we are experiencing in the province and thank everyone for helping ensure all materials can eventually be managed responsibly, said Travis Kendel, Regional District of Central Okanagan engineering manager. 0000001786 00000 n Thanks Francis! <>
They have proven very beneficial with our efforts at keeping glass out of the landfill while trying to reach our waste diversion goals. There is a $25.00 charge for anything containing refrigerant; e.g. How much per month would the cost have been if the county hadnt decided for us that glass shouldnt be recycled any longer. In the absence of establishing separate curbside collection or convenient glass recycling drop-off centers within the county, Gwinnett County leaders are effectively telling citizens to landfill this infinitely recyclable material. In fact, glass containers for food and beverages are actually among the best materials for recycling. Their ability to accept all colors of glass has allowed us to improve collections with our curbside source separation program, apartment recycling program and also allowed the addition of offering glass collection to restaurants, bars and our entertainment district. 0000002815 00000 n The reverse is true as well. Great question! Our Ripple Glass Partnership is a tremendous asset to our recycling program. The drop-off is in one location (OneStop Norcross), and it is a pilot. 1 0 obj These are materials that can be baled and stored in a more compact manner at receiving facilities. Not only did they accept our glass, we are able to move it at a significantly lower cost. Would definitely like to see more recycling friendly ideas. Mixed office paper - Open envelopes and separate. That jar of jelly or bottle of wine in your pantry or refrigerator is 100% recyclable. With single-stream programs, broken glass is mixed up with tons of other recyclables and is difficult to sort. If an item is in good working order, consider donating it to the thrift store or the Habitat Re-Store.
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