CITY OF MONTEREY SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DIVISION  
                                                                                                                                             
 

 

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How To Start Recycling In Your Office?

Obtain the support of management,

Select a coordinator to plan and implement the program,

Determine participants and types of waste to be recycled,

Discuss the program with your Local Waste Hauler. For Monterey businesses and residents contact Monterey City Disposal Service.

Also, look in your phone book under the Recycling Tab for recycling information

Develop an efficient collection system,

Educate participants. Distribute clear and easy-to-follow guidelines on what can and cannot be recycled. Contact Monterey Recycles for additional educational materials.

Publicize the program's success.

Purchase items that are recyclable and that have a recycled material content. Eliminate the use of disposables whenever possible.


Get Help!

Contact us AT 831.646.5662 and we can set up an audit of your facility and help you design a program tailored to your business and situation.

Want more information?

Check out the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Waste Wise Program website

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City of Monterey Plans & Public Works Solid Waste and Recycling © 2008
Phone 831-646-5662 | Fax 831-646-5686
Rev. 06/02/10 L. Milton www.montereyrecycles.org/3R/atwork/startaprogram.html