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Recycling in Arizona. CHS Environmental Club Oct. 22 nd , 2013. To be or not to be…recycled. Recyclable. NOT Recyclable. Plastic bags Grass & yard waste Food waste Diapers Clothing Foam. All plastic bottles & jugs Glass bottles & jars Magazines & phone books Cardboard & food boxes
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Recycling in Arizona CHS Environmental Club Oct. 22nd, 2013
To be or not to be…recycled Recyclable NOT Recyclable Plastic bags Grass & yard waste Food waste Diapers Clothing Foam • All plastic bottles & jugs • Glass bottles & jars • Magazines & phone books • Cardboard & food boxes • Papers & newspapers • Aluminum & metal cans
Waste Diversion What is it? • Waste diversion is the prevention and reduction of generated waste through reduction, recycling, reuse, or composting. • Conserves energy • reduces disposal costs • Reduces the burden on landfills and other waste disposal methods. • http://chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageID=552 • http://www.azdeq.gov/function/forms/download/2002/recycle.pdf