THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, July 26, 1996 TAG: 9607250230
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 12 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: 28 lines
The city is expanding the capacity at 23 of its recycling centers to
respond to the increased volume of recyclables that are being
brought in by residents.
As of July 1, the city has been offering an expanded program of
drop-off centers to encourage recycling. The expanded program was a
response to the decision not to pay for the curbside recycling
program offered by the Southeastern Public Service Authority. The
city is studying alternatives for automated curbside collection.
Additional containers are being placed at 23 of the 50 sites to
collect paper, which has been producing the highest volume. These
sites will be serviced by the contractor on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. All of the sites are monitored daily and
serviced by the contractor within 24 hours of notification that the
bins are full.
To determine the location of the Recycling Centers, call 427-3580,
Ext. 349.
KEYWORDS: RECYCLING by CNB