PRESS ROOM

Chesapeake Recycling Drop-Off Site Change

(Chesapeake, VA – September 25, 2007) – The Rokeby Drop-Off Recycling Site has been moved to a new location. The drop-off center is now located at the Paramount Baseball Field – located between Military Highway and Providence Road.  There is also the Deep Creek Intermediate School drop-off location (located at 140 N. George Washington Highway). At both drop-off facilities the following items are accepted:

           “These recycling drop-off sites can be accessed 24/7, making it a convenient option for many Chesapeake residents,” said Ed Hacker, Recycling Manager. “We encourage residents of Chesapeake to take advantage of both the curbside and drop-off recycling programs.”
           To find out more information about recycling with SPSA go to www.spsa.com or contact SPSA Public Information at 420-4700.

SPSA has been providing efficient and environmentally sound waste disposal services to the region and its residents since 1985. SPSA’s solid waste management system includes waste-to-energy, yard waste composting, drop-off and curbside recycling as well as other recycling programs, household hazardous waste collection, landfilling, landfill gas-to-energy and education programs. This integrated waste management system enables SPSA to put 57% of the waste it receives to a beneficial use, thus allowing the region to reduce its dependence on landfills.