Recently, we assisted a property management company in Salem, Massachusetts in creating a custom recycling program for one of their properties. The residents requested a program that could reduce their overall waste amount. With a large garbage room in the basement, there was plenty of space for containers to hold recyclables.

We came in and set up four different stations:

1. Waste
2. Containers (plastic and glass bottles)
3. Paper
4. Cardboard

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Since the program began, the residents have been very responsive and everything is running smoothly. We’re seeing a significant conversion of trash to recyclables - resulting in less waste to be disposed. While we can’t do this for every town, Salem is fortunate enough to have a recycling facilty at its access to help their residents be green.