Burlingame...
- Requires all construction projects to recycle at least 60% of demolition and construction waste materials.
- Recycles the pavement that is torn up during public works projects.
- Offers a 25% discount to commercial customers wishing to recycle organic materials.
- Provides free recycling of paper, plastic, cans, cardboard, etc., through Allied Waste Services.
- Purchases recycled paper and Energy Star certified products.
- Sends the City's old batteries and electronics to be recycled at Goodwill.
- Collects old household batteries at City Hall.
- Periodically hosts electronics recycling events.
- Successfully worked with the city's 13 hotels during 2008 to develop and implement recycling programs that will increase the amount of waste diverted from landfill from an average baseline of 38 percent to a new goal of 55 percent.
- Achieved a citywide waste stream diversion rate of 60 percent during 2008 -- the highest rate in the city's history.
- Conducted two free electronic waste recycling events during 2008 that diverted 73,087 pounds of waste from landfill.
- Worked with other volunteers during 2008 who picked up litter during two clean-up events and painted all of the trash receptacles on Burlingame Avenue and Broadway.
- Hosted two compost giveaway events during 2008 to promote sustainable gardening practices.
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