GO GREEN
Ready, Set,
Recycle!
What is Recycling?
Recycling is the process of
transforming used materials,
such as plastic or paper, into new
products.
The Zoo uses products
made from recycled
materials, including
benches, trash cans,
carpet, and decking.
How is it Green?
Recycling products such as paper, plastic,
aluminum, and glass reduces:
• the waste of potentially usable materials
• the need for raw materials
• energy usage for obtaining those
raw materials and for maintaining landfills
• air pollution by reducing the use of incinerators at landfills
• water pollution that stems from landfills
How Does it Work?
Cincinnati operates a single stream
recycling system. Homeowners
place all recyclable materials into
the same bin without having to sort
them. Trucks collect and transport
the materials to a Rumpke Recycling
Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Here, the recyclables are unloaded
onto the tipping floor. Conveyor belts
carry the recyclables through a sorting
station where they are separated
by type. Items are baled and
shipped to their respective markets.
Manufacturers make new products
from the materials, including paper,
packaging, insulation, carpeting,
polyester clothing, and more.
Why Would I Recycle?
Recycling is good for the planet. It reduces the release of greenhouse gases, conserves
energy, protects trees, saves natural resources, curbs landfill growth, and creates jobs.
Where Can I Recycle?
Visit your county’s solid waste management website to find out how and where to
recycle in your county.
OHIO:
Hamilton County –
http://www.hcdoes.org/SWMD/home.html
Butler County –
http://butlercountyrecycles.org/
Warren County –
http://www.co.warren.oh.us/solidwaste/index.htm
Clermont and Adams Counties –
http://www.oeq.net/recycle.aspx
KENTUCKY:
Boone, Campbell and Kenton –
http://www.boonecountyky.org/nkswma/
Campbell County –
http://www.campbellcounty.ky.gov/
countyservices/solidwaste/
INDIANA:
Dearborn County –
http://dearborncountyrecycles.com/
Southeast Indiana Counties –
http://www.siswd.com/
How Much Does It Cost?
For Cincinnati residents, the cost of curbside recycling is built into your trash collection
fee. Curbside recycling may require an additional fee for residents outside of the city.
For More Information
Cincinnati Recycling System
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cmgr/pages/-37394-/
Rumpke Recycling
www.rumpkerecycling.com
Learn more about how to Go Green at www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Click on Saving the Earth, and then on Go Green.
3-2010