I suppose that — beyond being pleased that we now have one less thing to do to throw stuff away — one the things I find most interesting about this announcement is the news that the City is no longer using the County’s recycling facility. Instead, our recyclables are now going to Waste Management’s facility in Elkridge Maryland, which is apparently the largest in the nation, and as of September already processing a thousand tons of recyclables per day.
From the City’s website:
Gaithersburg Residents Can Now "Single Stream" Recyclables
Posted 12/14/2007
Recycling in Gaithersburg just became easier as residents of single family homes and townhouses can now "single stream" their recyclables.Single streaming simplifies the recycling process by allowing customers to combine recyclable paper, plastic, glass, steel and aluminum materials into one single container for collection. These materials are then picked up by a single truck and taken to the Waste Management recycling facility in Elkridge, MD, where advanced recycling technology is used to automate the sorting of these materials.
Single streaming promotes recycling for those who like the simplicity of using one container for all recyclables. This system eliminates the need to separate newspapers from bottles and cans, which can take up space at home with several different bins for recycling.
This system is now in place in Gaithersburg, so residents are encouraged to use their green recycling bin and begin single streaming immediately on their regular recycling day. Click here for more information on the City´s recycling program or call 301-258-6370.
