The City Can Recycle a lot More Than it is

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

A report by the Alliance for Greater New York determined that the city's 2,000-plus garbage collectors often have routes that intersect each other.  The report suggests reducing the number of trash-collecting companies and improving environmental standards.  The report also found that the city could recycle or compost more than 90% of commercial waste, although the current rate is only at 40%.  This means that of the 3.2 million tons of commercial waste generated each year, 2 million tons are buried in landfills or burned in incinerators

So what can explain this inefficiency in New York City?  There is intense competition between trash collectors, often the first thing that they sacrifice is wages and safety standards.  For more information on the report and possible solutions please visit http://goo.gl/tO17zV.

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NYC Recycling Guidelines

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Are you from New York City? Do you know what and how to recycle paper and cardboard with sanitation? Here is a guide, courtesy of nyc.gov, of the proper items to recycle!

Include: 

• Newspapers, catalogs, magazines
• White and colored paper (lined, copier, computer, staples OK)
• Mail and envelopes
• Paper bags
• Wrapping paper
• Soft-cover books, telephone books
• Cardboard egg cartons and trays
• Smooth cardboard
• Corrugated cardboard boxes

Place all paper recyclables together in clear bags or in any bin labeled with green recycling decals! 

Do not include:

• Hardcover books
• Napkins, paper towels, or tissues
• Solid paper cups or plates
• Paper soiled with liquid or food
• Paper with a lot of tape and glue
• Plastic or wax coated paper
• Photo paper