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Recycling Works

 

Fill out the form! and fax back to 815-722-3410.

 

There are four levels of membership:

1. Apprentice (entry level)

2. Professional (mid-level)

3. Executive (top-level)

4. Leader (highest level)  

Click here to view Recycling Works members

 

Apprentice (2 waste reduction practices & 2 recycled content supplies):

Nearly every business, regardless of size, has a waste reduction policy in place. In addition, some recycled-content materials have become commonplace and are priced competitively. Please indicate the recycled-content supplies you purchase and which waste reduction practices you engage.

 

Professional (previous requirements plus contract for recycling):

If your business has two or more waste reduction policies in place, is buying two recycled-content supply items and has part of the waste stream being collected separately for recycling, you qualify as a Professional Recycling Works member.

 

Executive (previous requirements plus 30% or more recycling rate):

If your business has two or more waste reduction policies in place, is buying two recycled-content supply items and has at least 30% of your waste stream being collected separately for recycling, you qualify as an Executive Recycling Works member.

 

In order to determine your recycling rate, you need to learn your waste disposal and recycling volume and/or weight information.  For instance, if you have a 4-yd garbage dumpster, taken once a week and a 2-yd recycling dumpster taken once a week. You can calculate your rate:

4 yd x 52 weeks = 208 yards of garbage

2 yd X 52 weeks = 104 yards of recycling

Total waste stream = 312 yards

Recycling (104) divided by Total (312) = 33%

 

Not every business uses the same kind of dumpsters or has a weekly schedule without variation for seasonal fluctuations. If you know that you request special pick-ups during the year, those will need to be included in your total. Likewise, if you reduce collections during slow seasons or shut-down periods, you will need to account for that. If you use a baler or compactor, you should contact Waste Services to assist you with universal conversion formulas.

 

Leader (previous requirements plus 2 more recycled content supplies and becoming a recycling promoter): 

You are at the Executive Level and to get there, you’ve learned a lot about what works in your business when it comes to waste reduction and recycling. You are a wealth of information and real world experience.  We need you to speak up, share this wisdom with other businesses within the community. 

 

Will County will help you summarize your experiences, put a power point presentation together and support you if you choose to speak at Chamber meetings, recycling conferences or your own industry meetings. 

Click here to view Recycle Works members