RECYCLING in SALADO
The EPA recognizes the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment. The recycling rate has increased from less than 7 percent in 1960 to the current rate of over 35 percent. An EPA study found that every 10,000 tons of materials recycled supports nearly 16 jobs and $760,000 in wages.
Salado has increased the recycling rate from 54% in 2015 our initial year for the curbside program, to 77% for 2019. This is double the national average.
The recycling efforts of communities and business throughout the United States have helped with this success and growth. To build on our progress, EPA encourages every American to contribute by recycling right. This means checking with your local recycling provider to be certain that they will accept everything you place in your recycling bin. Items like cardboard, metal cans and paper are commonly accepted by local curbside programs, and items like plastic bags, electronics and batteries can NEVER go in the curbside recycling bin. Visit our How Do I Recycle?: Common Recyclables to see how and where to recycle these and other items.
Want to learn more about recycling? Check out these links:
What you can do to reduce waste.
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#WYCD
Recycling saves resources and creates jobs.
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#jobs
Recycle More, Recycle Right
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#RecycleMore,RecycleRight
Save energy by recycling
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#energy
Resources for educators
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#resources
Salado has increased the recycling rate from 54% in 2015 our initial year for the curbside program, to 77% for 2019. This is double the national average.
The recycling efforts of communities and business throughout the United States have helped with this success and growth. To build on our progress, EPA encourages every American to contribute by recycling right. This means checking with your local recycling provider to be certain that they will accept everything you place in your recycling bin. Items like cardboard, metal cans and paper are commonly accepted by local curbside programs, and items like plastic bags, electronics and batteries can NEVER go in the curbside recycling bin. Visit our How Do I Recycle?: Common Recyclables to see how and where to recycle these and other items.
Want to learn more about recycling? Check out these links:
What you can do to reduce waste.
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#WYCD
Recycling saves resources and creates jobs.
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#jobs
Recycle More, Recycle Right
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#RecycleMore,RecycleRight
Save energy by recycling
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#energy
Resources for educators
https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day#resources
Clothing and Household Items:Good Will Industries
4108 S. 31st Temple TX St. Vincent dePaul 106 W. Ave D Temple, TX Ladies of Charity Thrift Store 1005 S. Ann Street Harker Heights, TX The Salvation Army Thrift Store 801 E. Rancier Avenue Killeen, TX |
Household Waste Curbside Pickup:Al Clawson Disposal
PO Box 416 Jarrell, TX 76537 512-930-5490 www.clawsondisposal.com Eagle Disposal Salado, TX 76571 254-947-1288 |