Recycling Program Performance Summary 2006 Municipality | Participating Households | Recyclables (Lbs./HH/Mo.) | Refuse (Lbs/HH/Mo.) | Recycling Rate | | Columbia Borough | 2,716 | 44.6 | 326.6 | 12.0% |
Congratulations Columbia Residents and Business Owners!! Thanks to your efforts, our Recycling Rate has risen 2.7% since 2005! Goal for 2007-2008 Let's raise our recycling rate to 35% over the next two years!! How can you help? Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!! Challenge yourself and your family to buy products in recyclable containers and then make sure those containers make their way into your recycling bin. New taller bins are now available at the Borough Office that help guard against wind and allow for greater storage of your recyclables...stop in today and pick one up! Encourage your neighbors and friends to recycle! A little encouragement can go a long way...remind them that recycling not only helps the environment, but it also conserves energy which keeps manufacturing costs down AND the Borough of Columbia receives grant money for the number of tons recycled each year, which can add up to savings that will be passed onto you!! Ask your local businesses about their recycling programs! Recycling is important at both the residential and commercial level, so asking your local businesses about their recycling programs will show them their consumers care about recycling and motivate them to improve their programs! Advocate education in your community!! Do you work with local Scout Troops, daycares, retirement homes, or clubs?? Contact your local Recycling Coordinator and arrange a guest speaker event to promote recycling education!
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