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Single Stream Recycling Pilots
The City of Boston is investigating ways to increase participation, tonnage, and cleanliness of its weekly curbside recycling collection program. Therefore, the Public Works and Transportation Department (PWTD) is conducting "Recycle More, Trash Less" pilots. The pilots test the feasibility of collecting residential recyclables mixed together in one enclosed recycling container. This collection method is known in the recycling industry as "single-stream" collection.
Objectives:
  1. Test if larger recycling receptacles and clear plastic bags increase recycling tonnage and participation


  2. Test single-stream recycling


  3. Test semi-automated and automated collection using of 95 and 64-gallon carts


  4. Evaluate what methods are expandable to other neighborhoods


"Recycle More" Pilots:
  1. Jamaica Plain / Roslindale
    Press Release: City Begins "Recycle More" Pilot Program »
    Recycle More Newsletter, June 2007 »
    Recycle More Newsletter, July 2007 »
    Recycle More Newsletter, August/September 2007 »
    Recycle More Newsletter, February 2008 »


  2. South End
    Press Release: City Expands "Recycle More" Pilot Program to the South End »
    South End Pilot Description »
    South End Newsletter, November/December 2007 »
    South End Newsletter, Spring 2008 »


  3. North End
    North End Newsletter, Spring 2008 »
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