Read the history and checked out bluebinz which charges a fee. Successful programs around the country charge for garbage pick - up ( per bag) and collect recycling free. There is a fee Waste Management must pay to tip garbage. Recycling on the other hand can be sold . Why is the county dragging their feet on this ?
Cuff.. My vision, if you will, would be to be able to find a space (or build) to use as a Materials Recovery Facility strictly dedicated to recycling.. Basically a warehouse with a few pieces of equipment for the preparation of recyclables to move on to the bigger recyclers. The recyclables themselves, if the area really decided to participate, could pay for the facility and perhaps even turn a profit. As it is, I do have to charge about $3.50 a week because I don't make any money on the back end, save for some aluminum that gets me a little gas money. The guys at the County do the best they can with what they've got right now, which ain't much. I think what it comes down to, is that the state recycling mandates don't apply to Walton County because of it's small population, so they are not required by law to reach a certain diversion percentage of recyclables. In other words, they don't have to implement a real recycling program, and probably don't see the point of having to upgrade equipment and facilities, etc. In short, it's a money thing, although I think it could be done. I would be interested in talking with you anytime, and I certainly do see a day where the area does have a real program, be it county-run or a private company.. Cheers! JM Turner Blu-Binz
