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New Blue, Single Stream Recycling Bins
Hey Neighbors,
Did you recently get one of the new single stream recycling bins? We did.
I thought it might be helpful to start a conversation about the bins here on NFN to see how people your using yours, where you store it, and any questions you might have - Hannah Clark from the City Recycling Department has joined out network and is happy to answer any questions you might have.
Here some helpful info I found on the City website.
Acceptable Materials
This full-color directory has all the information, complete with images, that you need to properly dispose of trash and recycle in Boston.
Download Guide
Did you recently get one of the new single stream recycling bins? We did.
I thought it might be helpful to start a conversation about the bins here on NFN to see how people your using yours, where you store it, and any questions you might have - Hannah Clark from the City Recycling Department has joined out network and is happy to answer any questions you might have.
Here some helpful info I found on the City website.
Acceptable Materials
- Newspaper (with inserts)
- Magazines/Catalogues
- Junk mail (remove free samples; plastic envelope window is ok)
- White & colored paper/brown bags
- Telephone books
- Flattened food boxes
- Paperback books
- Milk and juice cartons
- Juice/soy milk boxes
- Flattened cardboard boxes
- Pizza boxes (empty)
- Glass bottles/jars. (lids and labels ok)
- Tin and aluminum cans, foil, and pie plates (lids and labels ok)
- All plastic containers (caps & lid may stay. No motor oil or chemical containers)
- NEW! cardboard/spiral cans (potato chip, coffee, nut cans, etc)
- NEW! rigid plastics (laundry baskets, buckets, toys, etc)
- Styrofoam
- plastic bags
- motor oil containers
- chemical containers
- ceramics or dishes
- light bulbs
- window glass, mirrors
- yard waste
- food waste
- televisions
- computer monitors
This full-color directory has all the information, complete with images, that you need to properly dispose of trash and recycle in Boston.
Download Guide
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Hannah Clark on
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Hi All,
Thanks to Joseph for posting that great video--a very creative way to promote single-stream recycling! If you have specific questions on your new recycling cart or other comments, questions, or complaints for the Boston Recycling Office you can call 617-635-4500.
Also, I will be checking the posts to this discussion so feel free to respond on Neighbors to Neighbors JP!
I look forward to hearing from all of you!
Happy recycling!
Hannah Clark
City of Boston Recycling Office
Community Outreach and Education
1 City Hall Plaza, Rm 714
617-635-1445
hannah.clark@cityofboston.gov
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Permalink Reply by Susan on
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I love the new bins, and I think it will help to generate more recycling in the city. HOWEVER, one of the huge benefits of our former recycling program was knowing that returnables would be gathered together by those industrious enough, or in need enough to do so.
I recently saw one of our friendly neighborhood returnable gatherers nearly falling into the new giant blue bin, and it broke my heart. This step forward for the earth, is making their difficult lives- even more difficult.
I wonder if my JP neighbors would join me in placing all of their RETURNABLES that are valid for cash redemption into their former, smaller bins, so that we don't force returnable gatherers to rifle through these new giant bins.
Would this impact the effectiveness of the new recycling campaign?
Just a thought. I will be doing this... and I hope that others will join me in doing so.
-Susan
Boylston St.
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