Waste Management Services

Recycling Program Updates

Current ProgramsOakville Weekly Pickup Sorting RequiredWooddale Biweekly Pickup Sorting RequiredMeadow Park Weekly Pickup ComingledRoseburg Weekly Pickup Sorting RequiredBurnhaven Biweekly Pickup Comingled

Volume of Recyclables Collected1980 130.2 tons1985 224.35 tons1990 575.3 tons1995 681.45 tons2000 997.3 tons2005 1117.1 tons

Incentives for ResidentsRecycling credit on bill for participatingRefund on unused drop-off site vouchers

Improvements to ProgramLarger binsMore frequent collection datesExpanded list of accepted materialsCo-mingled recycling

Preparing RecyclablesMaterial Preparation

Cans Rinse clean; remove lids

Glass bottles/jars Rinse clean; remove caps, lids, and rings

Plastic bottles Rinse clean; remove caps and rings

Newspaper Keep dry; bundle with string

Magazines Keep dry; place in paper bag

Dry food boxes Flatten and place in paper bag

Batteries Place on top of bin in clear plastic bag

Recycling Schedule

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Five-Year GoalReduce landfill use

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Achieve 95% participation in recycling program