RECYCLING: HOW ARE WE DOING?
When it comes to recycling, how are we doing as a city? One of the best ways to monitor our progress is to look at the numbers. Take a look at some of our recycling statistics from 2023:
- Number of full service recycling drop-off sites: 6
- Number of times mixed recyclables dumpsters emptied: 4,241
- Number of tons of mixed recyclables collected: 20,516
- Number of tons recycled: 22,350
- Cost to provide recycling drop-off sites: $747,641
- Cost avoided from landfilling by recycling: $647,669
- Number of glass only drop-off site: 2
- Number of times glass recycling dumpsters emptied: 460
- Number of tons of glass recyclables collected: 1,834
- Cost to provide glass recycling drop-off sites: $83,521
It’s a start, but we can do better. For tips, view our brochure.