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~a G`r <br />Sa / dht <br />,~.1,p~GSSe~~Ot~. ELKRIVER rPS `~PQ, CP'P~~`S <br />``Je ~S. Pit EN_RGYCITY ~ ~ y a%~ arP <br />0 <br />Oe ~~`a~~~`a ~M~SiRA(ING THE POWER OF EFCiC:~FN! 6 GENEWA6lf FNF~ P'p~p p4r'riO ~~~0 <br />t gr o <br />e ~R~ANI~~ RE~Y~LINC: LESS WANE, SAVE MONEY a~~ ~~ <br />What is it? As many of you are aware, the City of Elk River offers <br />organics recycling (Source Separated Organics) in addition to its trash <br />service. Waste diverted into this 32 gallon weekly cart is composted <br />into usable soil in lieu of rotting in a landfill. This soil is used on road <br />projects, to reduce erosion, and to prevent water pollution. <br />Why do it? Students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College performed <br />a study and found that an average of 35% our waste is compostable <br />via organics recycling. Organics recycling reduces the size of our <br />landfills, provides a valuable resource, and it could save you money! <br />An easy choice. We make it easy to start recycling organics. As part <br />of our new grant we will give you a free organics cart, a free kitchen <br />bucket for compostable waste (while supplies last), and a $12 credit <br />on your bill covering the first 3 months of service, collectively a $88 <br />value. All you have to do is call Elk River Utilities at 763-441-2020 and <br />ask to "downsize your garbage and add organics." <br />It pays to recycle. If you recycle organics plus at least four different <br />kinds of materials for at least six months, you get paid $40 each year <br />on your utility bill! Download and complete the rebate application <br />each year at www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/recycle. <br />We also incentivize organics monetarily. If you downsize your 90 <br />gallon cart to a 60 gallon cart and add organics recycling, you pay <br />$17.25 a month versus $18.34! <br />It's up to you. Recycling organics may take a little getting-used to, <br />and it may not be for everyone. If you have any questions about <br />organics recycling, call the City of Elk River at 763-635-1000. <br />Nothing to lose. If you'd like to give this program a try and save a <br />little money in the process, simply call Elk River Utilities at 763-441- <br />2020 to get started! <br />Remember to downsize your garbage cart! <br />