AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is pleased to announce that the National
Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) has named Republic Services'
Southern Nevada Recycling Center the winner of the Recycling
Facility of the Year Award. The award was presented today at the
NWRA's annual Waste360 Recycling Summit in Austin, Texas.
"We are honored by this recognition," said Tim Oudman, market vice president of Republic
Services. "The Recycling Center could not have happened without the
support of many local leaders and community partners. Together, we
are enabling the Southern Nevada
community and local businesses to achieve their sustainability
goals for generations to come."
The Southern Nevada Recycling Center is the largest and smartest
residential recycling center in North
America. It is capable of processing two million pounds of
recyclable material per day, or 70 tons per hour, and is expected
to double recycling capacity in the area. It uses several advanced
recycling technologies, including five optical sorters which use 2D
and 3D technologies to make material separation decisions in
milliseconds.
"These awards honor the very best in the industry for excellence
in educating the public about smart ways to recycle; creating
innovative approaches to advance our work; constructing state of
the art facilities to make waste and recyclables collection safer,
faster and more efficient; excellence in recycling in the
construction and demolition space; and revolutionary partnerships
that help to protect the environment and increase collaboration
within the recycling ecosystem," said NWRA president and CEO
Sharon H. Kneiss. "Our industry
continues to make great strides in safety, engineering and
community engagement, which not only helps to makes us more
effective but it also yields better results for the environment and
savings for the households and businesses we serve."
The facility is also home to a Learning Center that features
sustainability-oriented educational displays and community videos,
as well as a live video stream of recycling operations. The
Learning Center serves as an important community resource, helping
to educate visitors of all ages on ways to become better recyclers,
including the significance of ensuring recyclables are empty, clean
and dry. To learn more about the Southern Nevada Recycling Center,
go to: http://vegasrecyclingcenter.com/.
Known as the Blue PlanetTM sustainability initiative,
Republic is defining its approach to corporate social
responsibility through reduced emissions from operations, materials
management, safety, community engagement, and employee growth
opportunities. Republic collects and processes approximately five
million tons of recyclables per year at 67 recycling centers
nationwide. To view Republic's Sustainability Report, go
to https://www.republicservices.com/sustainability.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an
industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste.
Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies,
recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus on
providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal
effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll handle it from
here.TM, the brand's promise, lets customers know
they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while
fostering a sustainable Blue PlanetTM for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
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@RepublicService.
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