AUTOMATED SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING COLLECTION

Beginning in May, G. Mello Disposal, Corp. will distribute 64-gallon wheeled recycling carts to residential and business customers receiving trash and recycling collection through the city.

The carts are free and will be delivered to each customer starting May 15th and continuing through the first week of June.

Frequently asked questions are below:

How Does Automated Collection Work?
Each 64-gallon cart has attached wheels to make moving them easy, and an attached lid to contain recyclables and provide for a cleaner process.

Carts should be placed curbside, to the right of the driveway if applicable, with lid opening facing the street.

The recycling collection workers wheel carts to the side of the recycling truck, and using an automated arm, the truck lifts the cart, dumps its contents into the hopper and returns the cart to the ground. This process helps reduce worker injuries and keeps the cost of collection services down.

When Will Carts Be Distributed?
Carts will be distributed beginning May 15th and take approximately two weeks to complete.

Customers may begin using the carts immediately once received. Recycling is collected every other week on trash day.

What Recyclables Can Be Placed in the Cart?
The wheeled carts can be used for all recyclables including cardboard, paper, glass, metal and recyclable plastics.

Mixed Paper and Cardboard
If it rips, recycle it!

• Flatten cardboard boxes.
• Only clean parts of pizza boxes � rip off and trash the greasy parts.
• All colors and textures of paper can be recycled. Paper must be clean; staples and plastic envelope windows are OK.

Mixed Containers
Glass, Metal, Plastic labeled #1 through #7

• Recycle any color glass bottle or jar. Do not recycle window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, vases or Pyrex.
• Recycle metal cans, clean aluminum, tin, metal jar lids.
• Recycle plastic food and household product containers labeled #1 through #7. Look for the plastic number and symbol on the bottom of the container (see right).

What if I Don�t Want a Cart?
Customer not interested in using the wheeled carts should contact the Department of Public Works to have their names removed from the distribution list. Those not receiving the carts may still use their blue recycling bins or other clean and properly marked bins for recycling collection.

If a customer receives a cart and does not want it, they should contact the Department of Public Works to schedule its removal.

What Should I Do With My Blue Recycling Bins?
Clean blue bins in good condition may be returned to the city for reuse. The purchase price of the blue bins will not be refunded for returned bins. Customers may also Reuse bins for other purposes around the home or office.

What if I Need More Than One Cart to Hold All My Recyclables?
Customers wanting additional carts should contact the Department of Public Works to be placed on a list for an extra cart. A limited number of additional carts will be available and distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Who Owns and Maintains the Carts?
G. Mello Disposal Corp. will own and maintain the carts. The carts will be assigned to a specific address using a bar code system. Carts needing repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear will be covered by Mello Disposal Corp. Repair or replacement of carts due to customer misuse will be charged to the customer. Carts are approximately $65 each for replacement.

Use of carts for anything other than the collection of recyclables is prohibited.

Customers moving to or from the city should contact the Department of Public works to receive their cart if moving to Amesbury or return it if moving out of Amesbury.

Who Do I Contact For More Information?
Town of Amesbury
Department of Public Works
(978) 388-8116

G. Mello Disposal Corp
(978) 352-8581