Major overhaul to Tempe’s bulk

Tempe is enhancing its mixed bulk

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trash and green organics program

by adding more frequent service and

giving residents the option to recycle

their green waste instead of throwing

it away.

The decision was reached after

soliciting residents’ feedback on how

to improve the bulk trash service and

schedule.

Based on that feedback, the

following changes will go into effect in

January:

Mixed bulk trash — Mixed bulk

pickups will increase from two times a

year to every other month, for a total of

six pickups. All of this material will go

to the landfill.

Green organics — Green organics

pickup is an optional service that will

occur seasonally in spring, summer

and fall to coincide with the growing

and trimming seasons. This material

will be recycled and turned into

nutrient-rich compost that is used at

city parks, schools and community

gardens.

Residents who wish to use this

service should create two separate piles

– one for mixed bulk and one for the

green organics.

“These enhancements reflect

Tempe’s commitment to sustainable,

efficient, quality bulk trash services for

residents,” said John Osgood, deputy

public works director.

“The program preserves landfill

space and reduces disposal costs, fuel

costs and vehicle emissions.”

Additionally, residents who choose

to recycle their green waste are

closing the recycling loop by ensuring

the material is turned into compost

and returned to Tempe schools and

community gardens instead of taken to

the landfill, Osgood noted.

Residents should place their items

out no sooner than 10 days prior to the

Monday of their collection week and no

later than 6 a.m. on that Monday.

Information and schedule:

www.tempe.gov/slashthetrash.

 

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