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History of Recycling Program

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Year Pounds Recycled Pounds to Landfill
1993 87,836  
1994 209,492  
1995 291,290  
1996 412,549 2,241,300
1997 389,737 2,123,420
1998 379,441 2,158,440
1999 392,170 2,232,280
2000 454,240 2,625,560
2001 1,296,343* 2,573,960
2002 851,334* 2,529,060
2003 848,266* 2,731,760

*Includes coal ash

 

 

Summary of 2003 Recycling Totals
Aluminum cans                    2,120
Cardboard                182,500
Cartridges                      900
Coal Ash                390,000
Compost                  40,000
Glass                    1,600
Lamps                    2,876
Metal/Appliances                  22,960
Paper                191,620
Petroleum Products                   2,300
Plastic                   3,344
Re-Usable Items                    8,414
Tires                      600
Total               847,164