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Commercial
Businesses and City government buildings must now meet certain recycling requirements. The requirements will be phased in over the next two years depending on the size of the facility:
- February 18, 2008 - 20,000 square feet or more
- January 1, 2009 - 10,000 square feet or more
- January 1, 2010 - All businesses
Requirements for Businesses
- Property managers and owners are responsible for providing:
- Recycling services including:
- Collection of recyclables as frequently as necessary
- Collection of at least plastic and glass bottles and jars, paper, newspaper, metal containers, and cardboard
- Designated recycling collection areas
- Appropriate recycling containers and signage as specified in the
Recycling Container and Signage Guidelines for City Recycling Ordinance
- Education including:
- Types of materials accepted in recycling program
- Location of the recycling containers
- Employee/tenant's responsibility to comply with the City ordinance
(Education must be provided annually, upon occupancy and when there are changes to the program.)
- Recycling services including:
- Educational Toolkit
Business employees are responsible for separating recyclables from trash and depositing each in the appropriate provided containers.
- How to Set Up a Business Recycling Program
- Types of Containers
- Enforcement
- Reporting
- Exemptions
- Waste Reduction Tips
- Resources