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Waste Reduction News
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June 2004
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Welcome
to our June newsletter!
 Dear
Reader:
CVWMA produces a biannual newsletter called The Regional
Waste Line, which is mailed to folks who work in the recycling
industry, government officials and other interested parties. In this
edition of our online newsletter we would like to share the articles
recently reported in The Regional Waste Line. We hope you enjoy this
in-depth information about recycling and CVWMA. |
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Recycling Rates Reported
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Between January 2003 and December 2003, Central Virginia
recycled 48 percent of the estimated 904,000 tons of
municipal waste it generated. This number is up from 39
percent last year; the increase is partially due to debris
picked up after hurricane Isabel.
See pg 1 for full article.
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Spring Cleaning:
Litter Is A Hot Topic in Central Virginia
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Communities across Central Virginia are coming up with
unique ways to combat the problem of litter. From
designating city-wide clean up days to beefing up county
anti-litter programs, localities are taking steps to get rid
of debris on streets.
See pg
2 for full article.
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Education Kits Available to Public
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Any time is a good time to teach children about recycling,
but during the spring CVWMA gets the majority of its
requests from teachers and scout leaders for educational
materials.
Anyone can benefit from our education kit, which is offered
at no cost, year-round.
See pg
5 for full article. |
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The Origins of Earth Day
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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, but where
did this holiday come from?
See pg
4 for full article.
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New Drop-Off Bin at:
Science Museum Opened on Earth Day
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The City of Richmond, the Science Museum of Virginia and
CVWMA recently celebrated the opening of a new drop-off
recycling center at the Science Museum of Virginia.
See pg
4 for full article.
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Solid Waste Management Plan
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As required by the Virginia Solid Waste Regulations, CVWMA
along with the Richmond and Crater Regional Planning
District Commissions (PDCs) will submit a 20-year Solid
Waste Management Plan to the Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) by the July 1, 2004 deadline.
See pg 5 for full article.
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Summer Holiday Schedule
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for Curbside Recycling and Trash Collection.
See pg
6 for full article. |
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Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) is a public
service authority that implements solid waste management and
recycling programs for 13 local governments.
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© 2004 Central VA Waste Management Authority. All rights reserved.
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Congratulations to Alison Pantele of Richmond, who won a recycling
prize pack in our Reach Magazine/CVWMA Contest. A warm welcome to
all of our new newsletter subscribers.
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LOCATION:
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2100 W. Laburnum Ave., Suite 105 Richmond, VA 23227
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Office Phone:
804-359-8413
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Recycling Information:
804-340-0900
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Trash Collection Information:
804-425-0500
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Visit our website:
www.cvwma.com |
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