07-08-2006, 07:36 AM
Mella, we were from west suburban Chicago. Chicago also had the sorter system, and there are pros & cons, for this system. Recyclables are more easily contaminates, and more material is missed than with an active consumer system, if everyone is onboard. Problem with most curbsides is that ir is hard to get people to fully utilize the system , unless it is extremely economically easier. Our county had curbside bins, and recycling was for free, but waste hauling was per bag/small container, and more for larger containers. Any non-recyclables in a recycle container caused no pickup for the entire bin, and a bill was sent to the costumer. Taught us how to efficently recycle & to really look at our waste stream, esp. when it was costing $$ for throwing out stuff, but they only had an estimated 70%-80% recovery. Some folks didn't even participate in recycling! The county had to institute these measures when all of its' landfills closed (some many years earlier than planned, due to the excessive waste production by residents). Hawaii county is nearing this situation (east side is already there). It will be interesting to see what happens with the waste issues in the next few years....
Exporting garbage is expensive, one bag pickup was nearing $3 last year (plus the property tax for refuse service), and that was from Northern Illinois to Wisconsin. Wonder what the cost will be from Hawaii to anywhere else.
Aloha, Carey
Exporting garbage is expensive, one bag pickup was nearing $3 last year (plus the property tax for refuse service), and that was from Northern Illinois to Wisconsin. Wonder what the cost will be from Hawaii to anywhere else.
Aloha, Carey