In This Issue
Three Top Tips
1. Use clear bags it helps custodial staff see what is recyclable and what is waste

2. Send monthly communications to keep your recycling program top of mind

3. Graphics are KEY in keeping contamination low
Grants of the month
ABCRC offers funding for bottle depots in Alberta to purchase recycling bins, they also have a Community Champions Program where organizations in Alberta can apply for funding up to $20,000 to purchase recycling bins.
CalRecycle offers funding opportunities to assist public and private entities with waste stream management
Powerstream is offering $1500 in free lighting upgrades in Ontario
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New @EPA rule strengthens CleanWater Act, closing loopholes that put water supply at risk of unchecked pollution. 1usa.gov/1gynrul

#ProjectNestBox kicks off today! Nest box kits are being sent out to all of the schools who applied this year. bit.ly/1czSe3y @CleanRiver PR
 
Beyond the Bin, April 2014
Greetings!

In this month's issue we will be exploring how you can decrease your waste hauling costs which frees up much needed budget to spend on other areas of your business. We also discuss contamination rates, what they are and how they can impact your recycling program.
Save Money on Waste Hauling Fees
Your waste hauling contract is often the last thing on your mind; you have enough to do already! The fact is not many people take the time to really examine the terms of their contract which is a big mistake as you may be missing out some real savings that could impact your bottom line. It only takes a few minutes to look over your waste hauling contract and identify key areas where you can reduce your waste hauling costs and increase your recycling program ROI.
What is Recycling  Stream Contamination?
Did you know that if your stream contamination exceeds your waste hauler's acceptable level then your collected recycling content will be considered non-recyclable and tossed in with the garbage - not good news!
Recycled News!
San Francisco Water Bottle Ban
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to phase out the sale of water bottles on city property. "It takes 1,000 years for a typical plastic water bottle to biodegrade" said David Chui, Supervisor.
Canadian Plastic Recycling up 10%
Canada's plastic packaging recycling rate grew in 2012 for the third year in a row, according the Canadian Plastics Industry report released in February 2014. In total more than 627 million lbs was recycled which was 10% more than in the previous year.
Congratulations North Carolina!
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources says the state's per capita solid waste disposal in 2013 was the lowest since measurements started in 1991.
Thank you for reading this month's issue of Beyond the Bin. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in a future edition please let me know we'd love to hear from you.

Best, 
Karen Morris
CleanRiver Recycling Solutions