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In 1988, Allentown
landfilled over 63,000 tons of trash. Through recycling and waste
reduction, we have reduced our trash since then by over 40% to approximately
37,000 tons of household waste per year! |
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This saves approximately
$600,000 in trash disposal fees annually. Revenues from the sale of
Allentown's recyclables average $150,000
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We recycle about 16,000
tons annually through:
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curbside recycling
and yard waste collections |
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leaf collection |
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Recycling Drop
Off Center |
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yard waste sites |
Businesses, institutions,
schools and non-profit organizations are also doing their part to recycle.
About 18,000 tons are recycled in Allentown every year by the private
sector!
Allentown
Average
Annual Recycling Tonnages
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Recycling
Programs
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Curbside
Collection - Breakdown
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Curbside Collections
comprise about half of Allentown's Residential Recycling Program tonnages.
The remainder is material received at the Recycling Center and the yard
waste sites and leaves collected by the Bureau of Streets.
Thanks
for all you do. Keep up the good work!
Recycling is working!
The
Allentown Recycling program is a comprehensive, successful, award winning
program, thanks to your participation
and support.
We have won national and state awards from the:
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National Recycling
Coalition |
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U.S. Conference
of Mayors |
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Solid Waste Association
of North America |
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Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection |
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