Monroe County Solid Waste Management Department has announced
that beginning with the first regularly scheduled recycling
collection after July 5, 2009, residents of unincorporated
Monroe County, Marathon, Layton, Key Colony and Key Largo can
put out at the curb in the same recycling bin:
- cans
- plastics (beverage and detergent containers (all plastic
containers labeled 1 and 2 only)
- glass (wine bottles, tea and soda bottles, mayo jars),
- newspapers
- magazines
- mail
- flattened cardboard
- soft cover phone books
Also:
- containers should be rinsed to prevent food/liquid
contamination
- do not tie or bundle paper
- remove all caps from bottles
This program is known as “Single Stream Recycling”; it is
designed to make recycling easier and more cost effective
for both residents and the County.
If one recycling bin isn't enough to hold everything,
residents can add another container. However, they must make
sure it is marked “Recycling” in large bold letters, otherwise
it will not be picked up.
Resident participation is very important as Monroe County
works to make this program successful. National statistics
indicate Single Stream Recycling:
- Makes recycling easier for residents;
- Increases consumer recycling;
- Decreases trash tonnage and disposal costs.
For detailed information on recyclable items included in the
single stream program visit the
Monroe County Solid Waste Department's web page, or contact
Rosa Washington at (305) 292-4432.
