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Types of Save-As-You-Throw (SAYT) Recycling & Waste Programs
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Extra Waste Programs
Charging only for extra waste is the most popular form of SAYT. 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 the two-bag limit must be paid for, usually with the purchase of either a printed bag or a sticker.
Some programs require a bag or tag on every container. Others require extra waste charges after one or more “free” containers, but usually charge a base rate per household. Serving over 1,500 communities with SAYT programs, we have observed that the easiest transition to a SAYT system is with a combination of base rate and extra waste charges.
- Give your residents an easy way to pay for extra waste
- Reduce phone calls and book-keeping hassles
- Reduce the temptation for your drivers to take cash
Bulk Waste Programs
Tires, appliances, and everything including the kitchen sink can be paid for at the curb. Bulk waste collection stickers are a convenient way to charge for the disposal of large items. Yard waste, appliances, and electronic items are all good targets for SAYT. Electronics (computers, monitors, TV, etc) are particularly critical as the whole country continues the transition to HDTV sets.
There is a glut of electronics items out there, and when the full wave of old TV's and monitors hit the market, it will be a flood.
Yard Waste Programs
Yard waste is the most successful SAYT program. Increasingly, compost facilities are banning plastic bags, and municipalities are looking for alternatives. Resourceful has been dealing with yard waste issues for the past eleven years. We have hundreds of customers who are using some variation of these programs to address the yard waste issue.
When a fee is charged, for picking up yard waste, it encourages residents to compost or mulch their own yard waste. People who insist on having their yard waste collected must pay for the privilege.
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Non-Collection Notices
When you give customers a limit on set out, it is important that you get paid for additional set out. Use non-collection “Sorry Tags” to educate your customers and enforce compliance.
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Variable Can Rates
Wheeled Carts can be used in SAYT programs. For example, when a 95-gallon cart is charged at a higher rate than the 65-gallon cart, that's SAYT.
