Recovering old-fashioned corrugate...

Recovering old-fashioned corrugated containers (OCC) for recycling is undivided of the most effective ways a community can contract its solid waste, stream. In many cities and towns, programs for recycling OCC expense very little in terms of actual cash outlays. nevertheless they do require some time and might on the part of public officials to achieve public awareness of the programs and encourage participation.

In 1992 a highly effective OCC convalescence program was implemented in West Hartford, Conn a suburban community of 56000 In the first year, more than 200 tons of waste were remov from the solid waste stream and ten of thousands of dollars in tipping recompenses were saved. The program continues to generate about 95 percent participation at residents, according to Recycling Coordinator Michael O'Malley.

Educating the residents of West Hartford was not splendid The community launched the program in 1992 with a town-wide mailing