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Blue Barrel Recycling for Businesses

 

City of Mesa commercial solid waste customers are eligible to participate in the City's Blue Barrel Recycling Program at no additional charge.  Each business has the option of having their recycle barrel serviced once per week or on a call-in basis.

 

Items accepted in Mesa's Blue Barrel Program

Identical to our residential recycling program, the following items may be recycled in the 90-gallon container:

Paper	Paper Junk mail, paper bags, brochures, envelopes, paper ream wrappers,computer & writing paper Magazines, catalogs, telephone books and newspapers (include inserts) What about shredded paper? Cardboard Packing boxes (please remove packing material) Paperboard Milk, juice & ice cream cartons File folders, paper tablet backings, facial tissue boxes, soda boxes & other packaging containers
Plastics	Cups & containers #1 - #7 Plastic bottles, jugs and jars (milk, peanut butter, soda, water, mustard, shampoo, mouthwash, medicine, lotion, detergent, bleach,etc.) Disposable plastic cups Yogurt, cottage cheese, margarine & whipped topping containers  "Clamshell" food containers (e.g.- produce, baked goods, etc.) No Styrofoam, plastic bags or film
Glass	Bottles & jars containing a food or beverage when purchased Juice, soda, beer & wine bottles, etc. Baby food, mayonnaise, pickle & jelly jars, etc.
Metal	Metal cans containing a food or beverage when purchased Soda & beer cans; aluminum foil products Vegetable, soup, tuna, & pet food cans, etc.

Large, metal recycling bins are also available for those organizations that generate a large amount of a particular recyclable item such as newspaper or corrugated cardboard.  Visit the Commercial Collections page for more details.

 

How do I start a recycling program at my place of work?

1. Determine who your trash provider is and what recycling options are available.  If you are located in a business complex, contact your property management office.
   
   
2. Determine if you are going to provide everyone with a personal desk side recycling container or if you will place central recycling bins throughout the office.
   
   
3. Determine how the material will be transferred into the blue barrels and rolled out for collection on your designated service day.
   
   
4. Promote the program to your co-workers and make sure they understand what can and can't be recycled.  City of Mesa staff is available to conduct on-site recycling presentations upon request.  You can also print our recycle flyer which lists all acceptable items.
   
   
5. Generate enthusiasm for the program and know you are making a difference!

 

 

 

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