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Recycling
for Businesses
Start or enhance your recycling program.
- Recycle more effectively.
More effective recycling means less waste, which results in smaller
garbage containers and fewer garbage pickups which save you money. Know
the size and quantity of your pickups; you may be overpaying. Check
out this example of savings achieved from increased
recycling.
- Use your "open competition" advantage.
Firms in the City of San Jose are able to choose
their solid waste hauler. If you are unhappy with the recycling
efforts of your current hauler, shop around for a hauler that meets
your needs.
- Use all your resources.
Call the City of San Jose Environmental Services Department for information
on these and other programs at 408-535-8550. Contact your solid waste
hauler for free desk-side containers and posters to start or improve
your recycling program.
- Buy Eco Friendly Products
Through Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing, you can reduce the burden on the local and
global environment by lowering your consumption of consumable resources
and using products made with recycled content, such as paper.
- Get employees on board.
Even if you are not the person responsible for deciding who will haul
the garbage and recycling for your building, you can still make an impact.
Here's how employees can help reduce waste.
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