PHOENIX, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This America
Recycles Day, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) encourages
consumers to ensure that their recyclables are Empty, Clean
& Dry. These three simple steps will help to reduce
materials contamination in the recycling waste stream and ensure
recyclables are repurposed into new materials as intended, while
also improving the economics of recycling.
Consumers play an important role in understanding what to
recycle and how to avoid materials contamination, or unwanted
substances such as residual food or liquid that can be harmful to
the recycling process. A contaminated item placed in the recycling
container can come into contact with other recyclables such as
paper or cardboard, and potentially contaminate the entire batch of
recyclables.
"We know from surveys and direct feedback that recycling is
critically important to our customers," said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and
sustainability at Republic Services. "We all have the opportunity
to greatly reduce the amount of contamination entering the
recycling waste stream. This America Recycles Day, we encourage
everyone to remember empty, clean and dry when you recycle.
Together, we can change the way society recycles and make a
positive impact in our communities for generations to come."
Republic is offering three suggestions for every American to
reduce the amount of recycling contamination at the curb so that
recyclables are repurposed into new materials as intended:
- Empty: Remove any remaining food or liquid contents from
your recyclable item before placing it in a recycling
container;
- Clean: Lightly rinse the recyclable item to remove any
remaining residue; and
- Dry: Gently shake out excess water or let the recyclable
item air-dry before placing it in a recycling container.
By adopting these three steps, we can each do our part to help
reduce materials contamination and further enhance economic
viability in the nation's recycling model.
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
5-million tons of recyclables per year at 67 recycling centers
nationwide. Click here to view Republic's Sustainability
Report.
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 Planet 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
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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