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City of Raleigh - Solid Waste Services
Recycling News and Events
December 2012
December Collection Changes
Curbside collection schedules will be adjusted in observance of Christmas and New
Year's Day. There will be no garbage, recycling or yard waste pickup on Tuesday,
December 25. All routes will be serviced one day later. Residents scheduled for Friday
collection will be served on Saturday.
Solid Waste Services will not work on Tuesday, January 1. All routes will be serviced one
day later than usual. For details, visit
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lk…
and search “holiday schedule.”
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Give your live Christmas tree a chance at reincarnation…as mulch or compost! Solid Waste
Services will collect trees as part of weekly yard waste collection. Separate your tree
from its stand and remove all lights, ornaments and other decorations. Place the tree at
the curb no later than 7:00 am on your service day.
Apartment managers should call Solid Waste Services at 919-996-6890 to schedule tree
collection for their communities.
Waste Less this Holiday
Americans throw away more garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than
during any other time of the year. You can have a joyful celebration without producing a
lot of garbage. Check out our Holiday Waste Reduction Tips for an extensive list of
ideas, from giving carbon offsets to using cloth bags instead of wrapping paper. Visit our
web page and click on "Reduce Holiday Waste!" under News and Events.
What’s your best green holiday tip? We want to hear from you! Contact Bianca Howard at
Bianca.howard(a)raleighnc.gov or 919-996-6872 to share your idea. We’ll compile your
suggestions and use them to freshen up our list.
Make a Green Resolution
January brings cold mornings and a renewed desire to live better in the New Year. Losing
weight or getting more sleep are common New Year’s Resolutions. A healthy body is
important, but consider resolving to support a healthy local economy. Recycle all that
you can; it supports more than 15,000 jobs at 700 separate businesses in North Carolina.
Are you ready for a green challenge in 2013? Keeping one of these resolutions may also
keep more money in your wallet!
1. Attend a Sustainable Home workshop to learn ways to cut your energy bill.
2. Upgrade your tired throne to a WaterSense toilet.
3. Visit the WaterWise garden on Martin Street to see drought-resistant plants
that can beautify your yard.
Big Belly Brings Big Savings to Downtown
Solar-powered trash containers are keeping downtown “clean and green.” More than 20 Big
Belly Solar Compactors have replaced trash cans along streets in Glenwood South and the
Fayetteville Street area. These innovative cans help Solid Waste Services workers save
time and fuel by reducing the number of times garbage has to be collected. Recycling units
adjacent to the compactors allow pedestrians to recycle paper, cans, and plastic and glass
bottles. Hear why business owners in Glenwood South welcome the Big Belly in this video.
Environmental Award Nominations Open
The City of Raleigh is accepting nominations for the 2013 Environmental Awards. Now in its
sixth year, “the program recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a
commitment to the environment in the community.” Nominations may be made online by
February 15, 2013.
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