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City of Houston Recycling Program

City of Houston Recycling Program. A comprehensive program for city buildings and facilities. ACCO Paper Contract Multi material programs led by volunteers. Current Recycling. Know Your Waste Stream. More than 90% of office waste by weight is paper. (USEPA). Beverage containers.

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City of Houston Recycling Program

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  1. City of Houston Recycling Program A comprehensive program for city buildings and facilities.

  2. ACCO Paper Contract Multi material programs led by volunteers Current Recycling

  3. Know Your Waste Stream More than 90% of office waste by weight is paper. (USEPA) Beverage containers Approximately 70% paper 4 Aluminum cans 10 PET bottles Residual Trash

  4. Data Tracking Revenue Share Audit of Program Educational Support Work towards a holistic material management package whereby the City will evaluate closely the contract benefits New Recycling Program

  5. Collection Process 1 2 3 Central collection of paper and containers Final collection of paper and containers Deskside collection of paper and containers

  6. Cost of Program • TRASH: City of Houston pays $1.5 M per year for trash collection and disposal from city facilities • RECYCLING: City of Houston will pay $312 K for new recycling program • TOTAL: $1.85 M

  7. Net Savings Over Five Years * Estimated savings based on current cost.

  8. COH Waste Diversion Goals * All weights shown in tons.

  9. Thank you.

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