If you’re ready to set up a recycling program for your beverage containers, it’s best to begin with a little planning. Consider the people that might need to be involved, set some ground rules up front and try to imagine what your successful recycling program might look like.
Any successful project needs committed leadership. A good leader knows the environmental, financial and social benefits of recycling beverage containers and will help with momentum.
Having someone involved who is willing to ensure the proper use and maintenance of recycling bins really helps.
A lead recycler will ensure there is plain-language signage, answer questions about beverage container recycling and celebrate the success of the program.
When you first set up a recycling program, it can be helpful to decide in advance what’s important to you and the people using the program and what will help keep things running smoothly.
Sometimes senior management, a condo board, municipality or another landowner needs to approve the program before the program begins.
Recyclers often choose to donate the containers or proceeds to a local club, school, charity or even an individual.
Someone needs to be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of recycling bins and signage.
Keep your receipts from a Depot or pick-up service to track financial information and help measure your environmental impact.
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