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May 23, 2012
SCHEDULE
CHANGE!
IF your trash and
recycling is picked up on Thursdays, THEN
starting May 23rd it will be picked up on Wednesdays.
All other Brewer residents will continue to be picked up on their
current day.
As a friendly reminder,
please be sure your things are at the curb by 7AM.
If you have any questions
regarding this change, please contact Pine Tree at (800) 639-6205.
Convert your
can!
Recycling stickers are available for free
at most City buildings.
On windy days please
place your Zero-Sort recycling in a covered
container to help keep our streets clean.
Recycling Frequently Asked Questions
 What
is Zero Sort recycling?
How do I participate?
Is there a limit to the amount of acceptable material I can recycle?
Can I recycle lids and
caps?
How clean do my
recyclables need to be?
What do I do with food waste?
Can I put my
recyclables in clear plastic bags?
Why aren’t plastic bags
accepted?
How can I recycle plastic
bags?
Are
old clothing and shoes recyclable?
What
happens to the recyclables once they are collected?
REDUCE
- REUSE - RECYCLE
What
is Zero Sort recycling?
Zero Sort recycling is a system in which a
broad array of recyclables are collected together without the need by
the resident to separate. Paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum,
tin cans and more can be tossed together into one bin.
How do I
participate?
Place a free “Recycling” sticker (available at
City facilities) on any container, fill it with acceptable materials and
place curbside every other week on the same day as your trash pickup.
Click here for a calendar showing recycling collection weeks.
Is there a limit to the amount of acceptable
material I can recycle?
No, and it’s free! The City encourages
residents to recycle as much as they can. The more you recycle, the
fewer bags you need to purchase and the more money you save. Also, the
more residents recycle, the less the City pays to have trash
incinerated.
Can I recycle lids and
caps?
Please ensure that you empty and quickly rinse
containers first. You may leave lids and caps on the containers. The
metal lids on glass jars will pop off when the glass breaks during the
collection or sorting process. If you place caps and lids loose with
your recycling, our processor has said that due to the small size these
items may fall off the line and not make it through the recycling
process.
How clean do my
recyclables need to be?
According to Pine Tree, recyclable containers
or items need only be quickly rinsed before placing in your recycling
container. They do not need to be washed or cleaned.
What
do I do with food waste?
Food waste is garbage; it is not recyclable
under the City’s Zero Sort program. If you cannot or do not want to
compost it or use your kitchen disposal, food waste should go in a PAYT
garbage bag.
Can I put my
recyclables in clear plastic bags?
No. Plastic bags are not accepted in the Zero
Sort recycling program, because they jam up the conveyor belts at the
recycling facility. Unfortunately, the very first informational Zero
Sort flyer the City prepared mistakenly indicated that transparent
plastic bags were acceptable. We are encouraging residents to repurpose
one of the garbage cans they may already have (or another similar type
container) for their recyclables. The container should be clearly marked
as RECYCLING. Stickers for this purpose are available for free at most
City buildings, including City Hall, the Library, Public Works and the
Landfill.
Why aren’t plastic bags accepted?
Plastic bags are not accepted in the Zero Sort
recycling program, because they jam up the conveyor belts at the
recycling facility causing costly delays and repairs. Click
here
for a brochure that describes the mechanical process that separates the
recyclables. Click
here to access a 6 minute video that
describes the process.
How can I recycle plastic bags?
Plastic bags are not accepted in the Zero Sort
recycling program, because they jam up the conveyor belts at the
recycling facility causing costly delays and repairs. Many grocery and
retail stores, including the Brewer Hannaford and Walmart stores, offer
plastic bag recycling.
10
Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags
Are old clothing and
shoes recyclable?
No, not under the City’s Zero Sort program.
You can consider donating these items to Goodwill or another similar
organization. Ideas if they are past their wearable life:
- use as rags
- donate to a local art program
- use for quilting
- put in a “Free Box” at your
next garage sale.
What
happens to the recyclables once they are collected?
Click
here to
access a Casella video that shows how Zero Sort recycling works and how
the recyclables are separated.
REDUCE
- REUSE - RECYCLE
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