RECYCLING AT SPECIAL EVENTS
Why Recycle at Special Events?
- It’s the Law! Wisconsin requires everyone in the state to recycle at
home, at work and at special events.
- People expect to recycle
- Reduces trash with potential cost savings on garbage
- Shows consideration for your Community
- Sets a good example for children
- Makes events cleaner
- Conserves resources
Events need to provide recycling for:
- Aluminum and steel cans
- Plastic containers #1 & #2
- Glass bottles & jars
- Newspapers
- Corrugated cardboard
- Boxboard (cereal/soda)
- Office paper
- Junk mail
E
vent Recycling Made Easy! —with Clear Stream TM
Cycle Max Bins!
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Very visible with clear bag & blue lid
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Easy to use, set up & transport
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Reduces contamination; captures 95-99% of recyclables
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Sturdy
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Place bin nex
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to each trash can for best results
The County has Cycle Max Bins to loan
How to get started —
- Contact the County to reserve bins
- Complete the reservation form
- Outagamie County will help event planners determine number of bins &
bags needed & develop a plan for setup, servicing bins and transporting
recyclables.
- Pick-up bins.
- Recycle at event.
- Return bins.
Fees —
- Refundable deposit
- Special sized clear plastic bags
- No additional fee if recyclables are brought to the Outagamie Recycling
Center.
Ongoing events: Borrow bins to try!
May want to purchase own bins to have in use full time.
Contact
Outagamie County for more information.