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NYCHA-wide Residential Recycling Program
May 2015
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Agenda Introductions (5 Min)RED
Roll-out Model and Process (5 min)RED
Recycling 101 (15 min)Why, What, and How to Recycle (GrowNYC)
Best Practices Waste Disposal (5 min)Property Management
If You Want to Stay Involved (5 min)RED
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NYCHA Background- NYC Recycling Law • Recycling containers
• Recycling decals
• Educational signs
• Recyclable material “storage area”
*According to the New York City Recycling Law - A Summary of Sanitation Rules and Regulations, pp.28-32, DSNY, 2009
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Centralized Recycling Station • Stations typically located 1 for every ~3 buildings• Residents and staff user‐friendly bin design
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Decentralized Model Senior Buildings & Stand Alones
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Implementation Approach
• Adopt WMWG recommendations• Start rolling out Spring 2015
o Cluster by region o Rotate by Borough
• Complete initial roll-out by end of 2016
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Roll-out : Site Assessment
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Roll-out : Notice Sent to You
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Roll-out : Bins are Installed & Labeled
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Roll-out : Above the hopper sign
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Roll-out : Kick-off Meeting
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Why Recycle?
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Environment
This… or this…
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Jobs
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Economics
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Quality of Life
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Waste in NYC
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Waste in NYC
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What Happens to NYC Refuse?
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What Happens to NYC Recyclables?
Pratt Industries, Staten Island
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What Happens to NYC Recyclables?
SIMS Recycling Solutions, Brooklyn
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What to Recycle
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PAPER
If you can rip it, recycle it!
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METAL
Cans, foil & mostly metal
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GLASS
Bottles & Jars ONLY
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PLASTIC
All rigid plastics(no foam, film or flexible)
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CARTONS
Milk, Juice, Soup, etc.
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Best Practices for Residents
Designate a recycling area in your apartment.
Sort material into two streams, place designated materials in proper bin.
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Best Practices for Residents
Rinse containers Flatten boxes
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Best Practice for Residents
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Everybody Has a Role!
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DSNY & GrowNYCRecycling Support for Residents
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Win Win Win
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A City Unto Itself
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Waste Disposal Best Practices
Waste Disposal Best Practices
• Trash• Bulk• Recyclables
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Helpful Contacts
Elena Tenchikova l Operations Department (212) [email protected]
Lee Trotman l Resident Engagement Department (212) [email protected]