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Waste Pro Recycle Rewards Program. City of Palm Coast. Recycle Rewards Program History. Program became effective June 1, 2012. Every resident received a new blue recycle bin with an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip.
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Waste Pro Recycle Rewards Program City of Palm Coast
Recycle Rewards Program History • Program became effective June 1, 2012. • Every resident received a new blue recycle bin with an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip. • Each time the bin is placed by the curb, a device in the truck records recycling frequency. • To participate in the program residents may register by calling 888-234-8211 or going to www.wasteprorewards.com. • Discounts are available to ALL residents, however, those that recycle more often receive the greater rewards. • Quarterly drawings for larger prizes are funded by Waste Pro Rewards and prizes may vary.
Recycling Participation PALM COAST RECYCLING PARICIPATION • Approximately 60% of Palm Coast households recycle. WASTEPRO REWARDS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION • With just six months into the program, Palm Coast has one of the highest participation rates in the country with 25.3% or 8237 of 32,600 households participating! • According to Rewards for Recycling, of the 37+ cities that have the same or similar recycling rewards programs, the first six months average a 12-13% participation rate.
Rewards • Northeast Florida Regional Council – Regional Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship (December 13, 2012 - Banquet and Awards Ceremony). • Congratulations to our first Waste Pro Rewards quarterly drawing winners who are receiving a $100 Visa Gift Card! • John & Joelle Fanelli • Rebecca Lee • John & Tanya Eidman • Frank Ciafone • Paul and JoAnn Pelliccia