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SWA Governing Board Chair, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Berger (left) with Representative Lori Berman who commended the SWA as a model of solid waste management
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The SWA Governing Board met on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The highlights of this meeting include:
• Received special recognition from Rep. Berman of the Florida House of Representatives for 40 years of trailblazing service
• Approved Amendment to Executive Director’s Employment Contract
• Authorized Executive Director to exercise the option for a Contract Extension of Interlocal Agreement for Inspector General Services with Palm Beach County for one year, through Sept. 30, 2016
• Authorized an Operating Permit to Sunshine State Biomass Cooperative for a yard trash and clean wood recycling facility for a period of one year
• Confirmed SWA Special Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 17
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Free Shred ~ Open House, Saturday, Nov. 14
Celebrate America Recycles Day with the SWA. From 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 you can:
• Tour the new waste-to-energy facility
• Test your recycling skill on the interactive touchtable
• Get your personal documents shredded for free by recordSHRED
• Drop off your old or expired household hazardous wastes
And don’t forget a nonperishable food item to donate to the PBC Food Bank to help those in need.
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The SWA spent Back to the Future Day (Oct. 21) doing what we've done since 1989: turning waste to fuel (energy) at our Renewable Energy Facilities.
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A greeter welcomes attendees to the public meetings regarding the Disparity Study
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Pursuant to the SWA Governing Board’s direction in February 2014, SWA will undertake a study to determine if a statistical disparity exists in the award of the SWA’s contracts to ready, willing and able market area Minority and Women Business Enterprises with regard to commodities, trade services, construction and professional services.
The objectives of the Study are to:
• Identify best practices that will help the SWA build business programs to stimulate the economic growth of local businesses
• Increase participation of minority and women owned business enterprises on SWA contracts
The Study is to take approximately six months after the Community Meetings to complete. The results will be made public to the participants directly, as well as posted online»
If you have questions on this study, email Mason Tillman or call 510-835-9012.
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Left: Dr. Eleanor Mason Ramsey, President of Mason Tillman Associates; Audience members listening to the presentation
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Mirror, Mirror in the Bin...
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...This is not proper recycling!
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That reflection is looking back at you wondering why a mirror is in the recycle bin. Mirrors are not recyclable due to the reflective backing and the type of glass used. Placed mirrors in the trash. Just be sure to wrap any sharp edges.
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Vegetation in recycling bins is another no-no. Learn more about proper yard waste disposal»
Learn more about recycling right at www.SWA.org/RecycleRight»
A note on the round tote: The round, 25-gallon blue bins pictured above are part of a pilot program to see if providing larger bins would enable residents to recycle more blue bin materials. If you would like one for yourself, call us at 866-NEW-BINS. Tell them you saw it in the eNewsletter and we will drop it off to you.
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Did you know that you can recycle used cooking oil?
All home cooking oils - like frying oil, and bacon and hamburger drippings - can cause problems in home plumbing, sewage collection systems and septic systems. So, Recycle Right and bring your used cooking oil to the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County:
• Allow the used cooking oil to cool.
• Carefully pour the used, cooled cooking oil into a large, sturdy plastic or wax-coated leak proof container, such as the original container or a juice carton, no larger than 5-gallons in size.
• Cap the container so it is secure.
• Don’t mix the used cooking oil with any other liquids or products.
• Bring it to 1 of 7 Solid Waste Authority Home Chemical and Recycling Centers»
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There are only two observed holidays during which residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County will not receive garbage service: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
There will be normal scheduled collection services for unincorporated residents on the following holidays:
• Christmas Eve - Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015
• New Year's Eve - Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015
• New Year’s Day - Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
Those residents who live in one of the 38 municipalities should contact their municipality directly for their holiday collection schedule. A list of municipal contacts» can be found online
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The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is celebrating 40 years of service in 2015.
Learn about our history of service» and see historical photos
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How much vegetation can you put at the curb?
VIDEO» |
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Why are plastic bags bad for recycling?
VIDEO»
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