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Recycling Fun Facts
Did you know....
SPSA collected 309 tons of aluminum in 2006 - enough to make four 747 jets.
SPSA recycled enough office, newsprint and cardboard in 2006 to save over 250,000 trees.
SPSA recycled 1,692 tons of glass in 2006 - enough to make 13.53 million baby food jars.
SPSA recycled over 3 million pounds of plastic in 2006 - enough to make over 370,000 soda bottles (2-liter).
SPSA recycled over 1.3 million pounds of tin and steel in 2006 - that's enough tin and steel to make 13,000 refrigerators.
SPSA recycled 42,794 cubic yards of yard waste in 2006 - that's enough to make over 577,000 bags of mulch and compost.
SPSA is a proud member of America's First Region.
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BUSINESS SERVICES When you consider how much trash your immediate family generates each day, in addition to the amount in your recycle bin at the end of the week — you begin to appreciate what it takes to offer waste disposal services on a corporate scale — from mom-and-pop restaurants to major regional grocery chains. That’s why we offer everything from general business trash recycling to specialized recycling programs for medical and (other) hazardous waste disposal. SPSA offers a full-service recycling program for businesses, restaurants, multi-family facilities, private schools and churches. We are the only agency (public or private) that offers this full-service recycling program in the area. Learn more... SPSA's "Nature's Blend" compost and mulch are pure, organic gardening products created from 100% recycled yard waste including grass clippings, leaves and tree trimmings. Learn more... Businesses and government agencies can take part in SPSA's Proprietary Waste program for wastes that need special handling. Learn more... |
