http://www.sjrecycles.org/residents/mrf.asp There will be posts here from MRF (merf) that need to be promoted.
http://www.hdrinc.com/13/38/1/default.aspx?projectID=158 The City of Glendale, Arizona, wanted to unveil an expanded and improved recycling program, complete with a material recovery facility, at a Fourth of July celebration of the Year 2000. A contract was signed with HDR, in June 1999, to design the centerpiece of the recycling initiative, a 50,000-square foot MRF capable of processing 125-tons-per-day. In less than six months design was complete and the facility was operational in just 13 months - a remarkably fast turnaround for such a project. U n i q u e F e a t u r e s » PHOTO WAS HERE Thirteen-month project turnaround unheard of in the industry » PHOTO WAS HERE Single-stream system efficiently handles waste from diverse sources Fast-growing suburban Phoenix, including hundreds of thousands in Glendale, Peoria and Goodyear, are served by the facility and the city is able to partially support operations revenue from marketable recycled goods. Aided by the MRF, Glendale's recycling program preserves more than a quarter million cubic yards of landfill space each year and has recycled enough paper to equal 1.4 million trees. Glendale MRF conceptual designs and design development were provided by HDR, as was construction administration. Before the MRF went online, equipment testing, training and start up were initiated by HDR Within the finished facility is a 4,000-square-foot administration area, 31,500 square feet for processing and storage. Exterior storage is covered and the material processing area relies on evaporative cooling systems. Glendale MRF now ably serves the city's recycling program collecting metals, plastics, paper and boxes. Its semi-automatic single-stream system, designed by San Diego firm CP Manufacturing, allows the MRF to accept and process loads from multiple sources including self-haul, commercial waste loads and City of Glendale loads.
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Waste Prevention Where Waste Comes From Pie charting depicting current diversion rates with landfilled residential, commercial and construction waste.In San José, 40% of the total waste generated is sent to the landfill every year. Of this total, 260,000 tons comes from residential sources, 254,000 tons comes from commercial, industrial and institutional sources, and 195,000 tons comes from construction and demolition sources. Source: Environmental Services Integrated Waste Management Division, City of San José Zanker landfill in San Jose
No More Waste San José leads the nation with one of the highest recycling rates for a city of its size. But more can be done. Through its Green Vision goals, San José has committed to eliminate its waste from going to landfills by 2022 by preventing waste at its source, increasing recycling and converting anything left over to energy. We are developing a Zero Waste Plan to divert 100% of waste from the landfill by 2022. Why Waste Prevention Is Important As the population of the world and the Bay Area continues to grow, efficient use of available resources is becoming increasingly important, because: * Landfill capacity is reaching its limit locally. * Landfills compete with other land uses, such as residential, business, industry, transportation and recreational uses. * It is expensive to transport waste to distant disposal sites. *
Extraction of raw materials for the manufacture of new goods is threatening natural ecosystems around the world. More Can Be Done The residential curbside recycling and yard trimmings collection programs, as well as civic recycling, and the construction demolition and diversion program are helping San José to divert more than 60% of its total waste from disposal in the landfill. These programs are currently being analyzed for ways to improve our recycling rates through increased education and participation, better processing of the collected materials and expanding recycling programs to include new waste streams such as food waste in schools, events and city facilities. Learn how San José is gathering stakeholder input to improve recycling services for businesses.
Energy from Waste The Zero Waste Plan will examine technologies for deriving energy from waste materials and the potential for developing these technologies in San José. The Plan will include an evaluation of the feasibility of locating an energy recovery facility on the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant lands that will use selected waste materials which cannot otherwise be recycled or composted. Eliminating Waste At Its Source canvas shopping bagWaste prevention begins with the thoughtful choices of each individual and organization in our community as we purchase and consume goods. Start with small and easy steps in your home, by eliminating disposable items, such as plastic bags, wherever you can. Choose products with less packaging that are designed to last a long time without needing replacement. When you no longer need something, find a new owner by donating the item to a non-profit organization. Be creative and find new ways to use things that have outlived their original purpose.
See waste prevention ideas for residents on this website. At the office, reduce the amount of paper you use by utilizing the Internet to communicate, read, research and make purchases. Store records electronically on computers and networks. Use reuseable coffee mugs, plates and utensils. Take public transportation, ride your bike, or walk whenever possible. Choose office furnishings, equipment and electronics that are designed for durability, energy efficiency and are made from recycled materials. Keep your serviceable items instead of replacing them when fashion or styles change. If you no longer need an item, donate it to a small business, school, church or other organization.
See waste prevention ideas for employees on this website. In your neighborhood, take an active role by participating in your children's schools and starting a school recycling or composting program. See the Go Green Schools Program on this website for assistance with free recycling supplies for San José K-12 schools and other green resources. As you become a more conscientious consumer, lead by example. Advocate for recycling and environmentally preferable purchasing at your company or organization.
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