Intent:

Provide various collection methods for recyclable and discarded materials

Requirements:

Demonstrate access for 80 percent or more of your customers to one or more of the following collection options for recyclable and compostable materials:

• Pick-up programs: curbside (frequency, scope)
  • e.g. Weekly curbside pick-up of recyclables.
• Drop-off programs/facilities (accessibility; proximity; hours of operation)
• Safety, cleanliness features of collection programs/facilities
• Street bins: Coverage, servicing, materials collected, color-coding/identification
• Contamination percentage in recycling and/or composting receptacles
• Extent of source separation in collection practices