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It <br /> s WASTE MANAGEMENT <br /> ,, ,,,,.1„. <br /> 16.1/4 . IN THIS SECTION : 14 POINTS <br /> 1. Institute a Business Recycling Program <br /> r <br /> ` �",1` -- 2. Remove disposables from employee lunch areas <br /> ^. ."', -A,, ""t: `"ry .,w4 'N. *; 3. Provide deskside recycling containers <br /> g ; 14 ' ' 4. Receive a waste audit <br /> " ' ° !� aye * <br /> 1. o ,,,, „ �.�y ,),y , s ;°4. `;, 5. Institute an Organics Recycling Program <br /> set"' r: 6. Work with janitorial staff to ensure that materials <br /> r .' ,Y SY Ri+� <br /> `.` *, :7,410, a: ,Z t are recycled <br /> L =, "yam N..4 '.. 7. Recycle an item on the MN Materials Exchange <br /> Institute a Business Recycling Program 2 Points <br /> You pay less for recycling than you do for trash collection. The more you recycle, the more you save, it's that simple. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Grants Business Types <br /> Low to none Divert recyclables from your trash RAM provides grants for free or All <br /> to downsize your dumpster and reduced cost recycling containers <br /> save money in disposal costs <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> Form a recycling committee among co-workers to educate others and carry out activities. <br /> Go to www.elkrivermn.gov to find a list of sites to take recycled products. <br /> Find RAM's contact information on the Resources page. <br /> Case Summary <br /> Bausch & Lomb recycles nearly 60 percent of the waste that is generated at its facility in Greenville County, South Car- <br /> olina.The list of recycled items includes cardboard, mixed paper, plastic, scrap metal and pallets as well as fiber and <br /> plastic drums. Not only did they see a reduction in their disposal costs, but they also managed to yield a net profit of <br /> $75,000. <br /> 3 <br />