PAYT Programs

August 12th, 2011

Types of Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Trash Programs

FIRST BAG OR CAN FREE When all Trash or yard waste must be bagged or tagged, your first bag or can is a 100% or Total PAYT Program. HYBRID OR BAG EXTRA WASTE PROGRAMS Charging only for extra waste is the most popular form of PAYT. Communities...

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How To Start A Plastic Bag Program

July 15th, 2011

How To Start A Plastic Bag Program In Your Area...

TIPS FOR STARTING A PLASTIC BAG PROGRAM With over 20 years of experience, bags are our business. Feel free to call one of our Product Managers if you have any questions about your program: 800-872-8241. Before you start a bag...

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Three Ways To Recycle

June 18th, 2011

Three Ways to Recycle: Bags, Bins, or Carts?

Recycling Bags are typically 30 gallons (30x36). Because it is important to see the contents of the bags, they are typically clear or with a tint color. There are many benefits to using a plastic bag for residential recycling...

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Types of Residential Yard Waste Programs

June 17th, 2011

Types of Yardwaste PAYT Programs

Increasingly compost facilities are banning plastic bags and municipalities are looking for alternatives. We have hundreds of customers who are using some variation of Save-As-You-Throw programs to address the yardwaste issue.  Charging a fee for yardwaste collection encourages residents to compost or mulch their own yardwaste....

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Types of Pay As You Throw or PAYT Programs

May 15th, 2011

Types of Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Trash Programs

Extra Waste Programs Charging only for extra waste is the most popular form of PAYT. Communities using this type of program charge a base, or pass by, rate. For example, $6.00 per household for two bags at no additional cost. Anything over...

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