Customer input on the future of the City recycling system
RRT Design & Construction, a consultant for the City, is working with City of Columbia Solid Waste to complete its evaluation of Columbia's recycling system.
On Tuesday, May 16, RRT and the Solid Waste Utility gave an update on the ongoing recycling and waste diversion program evaluation and provide a timeline for next steps in the process.
RRT, which is evaluating all aspects of the recycling and waste diversion program for improvement, gave a look at the early numbers from their evaluation. The presentation is under the Videos tab.
There are no changes to the recycling program proposed at this time.
At a March 7 open house meeting, members of the public had the opportunity to learn about the recycling system, ask questions and engage with City staff and the consultant, submit comments, and share their vision for the future of the service. A Fact Sheet and an FAQ that were available at the meeting are attached to this page.
If you are interested in providing feedback, please share your thoughts in the "Ideas" section at the bottom of this page. All comments will be reviewed by RRT.
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Your comments will be reviewed by RRT, a consultant for the City of Columbia.
View All Ideas15 days ago
Composting!
We already have tree debris going to Capen, and I remember the clear bags that could be set out for Capen pickups; it shouldn't be too hard to make extra space for food waste, and the same machines that move those piles of wood mulch around could also turn and aerate orange peels and old lettuce.
3 months ago
Recycle Roll Cart instead of bags
I moved here from another city which has had roll carts for trash and recycles since early 2000's. Recycles were picked up every other week. Single stream recycles. No separation of plastics, glass, metal or paper products. All separation was completed at the recycling center. Very easy and very high satisfaction rates from the residents. Residents will need to learn rinse any non paper recyclables which keeps the rolls cart clean. I rinsed/washed my carts maybe once per year.
3 months ago
Team up with Ripple Glass out of KC for all glass recycling. Be honest with citizens about myth of plastic waste "recycling".
Since plastic is not actually being recycled, we should spend the money that we currently use on "recycling" on a program for education and monetary incentives for reducing disposable plastic use
3 months ago
1. Recycle after cleaning item, as is not trash. 2.Very difficult now to find recycling points. WHY? 3. Not any promotion of recycling BAD
15 days ago
The new MRF's design should leverage trends towards Circular Economy opportunities, serving as the hub for local benefication and upcyling.
Design for a Circular Economy MRF
