Single Stream

What Is Single Stream Recycling?

Single Stream recycling allows residents to put all paper products, glass jars and bottles, aluminum and steel cans, and plastic containers (#1-#7) into one collection container. The materials are then separated and processed at a MRF (Material Recovery Facility) and sold to end-markets.

About

When will it start?
The City of Manchester began a curbside dual stream recycling program back in 1996. Last year, we collected 4,400 tons of recyclables. This equates to a 10% recycling rate. With the move to single stream recycling, we hope to increase the recycling rate to 25% thus keeping approximately 10,000 tons of material out of the waste stream.

	Single Stream Collection has begun! Please put your cart out on the same day as your trash. Remember that your cart has to be at least 3 feet from any object, such as a trash can, mailbox, telephone pole. Also, Pinard Waste is no longer collecting recycling in the bins or any container other than the blue carts. If you have requested a cart but haven't received it yet, please hold on to your recycling until your cart is delivered.

How does it work?
	Everything goes in one cart - it's that easy!

What does the cart look like?
	Most residents will receive a blue 65 gallon cart with wheels and a lid. Multi-family units that recycle may get a 95 gallon cart instead. We also have 35 gallon carts available. There will be a label on the lid informing you of what can and cannot go into the cart. Each cart will also have a RFID (radio-frequency identification) chip embedded in it that will link the cart to the address it is delivered to. This will assist the City in keeping track of the carts.

Why single stream?
	Saves time and money in collection More convenient for residents Less wind scatter and litter Protection of paper from rain Can use standardized collection trucks Allows for automated collection Improved community aesthetics Net increase in total materials recovered