RICHMOND IS ON A ROLL WITH RECYCLING
Plastic Makes Problems
Plastic bags or plastic bagged recyclables are not accepted at our local recycling drop-off containers. Plastic bags and
plastic bagged recyclables cause problems at the sorting facility, raise disposal costs and are impacting residential
recycling programs nationwide. We are asking local recyclers to not place them in their recycling containers and to
recycle plastic bags at local grocery/retail stores.
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Thanks Richmonders for rolling with us.
Keep up the good work !
Month
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
January
-
792.90
1,036.20
1,019.00
1,018.03
927.57
February
490.65
901.56
776.44
805.00
776.22
741.63
March
680.00
940.85
912.60
833.70
765.98
887.11
April
620.00
800.36
839.23
884.80
902.04
969.95
May
550.31
983.06
996.59
952.70
869.91
955.55
June
639.06
956.61
902.48
920.70
808.56
July
583.38
796.34
897.60
957.00
949.77
August
781.82
1,006.79
963.38
940.70
767.68
September
886.45
854.72
798.09
829.50
792.23
October
846.60
886.00
921.01
943.80
855.54
November
883.19
908.70
901.84
890.90
759.38
December
1,014.38
919.82
878.40
931.00
956.27
RECYCLING PERKS
Because each cart is equipped with a radio frequency identification device (RFID) tag tracking mechanism,
residents will be able to sign up for Recycling Perks. Those who utilize their recycling carts can receive up to $25
month of coupons and discounts at participating merchants. The program has three major advantages:
(1)
promotes local merchants
(2)
helps divert waste from landfills
(3)
allows you to save money through discounts
at participating merchants
WHEN TO PUT OUT AND REMOVE YOUR CAN
City
Ordinance,
No. 2007-230-275
allows receptacles to be placed on City property or in the public right-of-way
no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day prior to collection and requires the receptacles be removed by 7:00 a.m. the day
after collection. The city of Richmond will issue warnings for refuse and recycling receptacles left in the public right
of way outside of specified collection times. The trash and recycling receptacles used by Richmond residents and
businesses will be subject to these warnings. The City's Department of Public Works will place yellow warning
stickers on receptacles that must be removed. Leaving receptacles on public sidewalks, alleys, roads and other
city property isn't just unsightly, it also creates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. Please help keep
these areas attractive and safe by removing your receptacles outside of the specified collection times.