Town of Chesapeake Beach (MD)

Recycling Program & Schedule

Town of Chesapeake Beach 2011 Recycling Program

Some exciting, cost-effective changes are being put into place with the awarding of the Town trash collection contract to Southern Maryland Recycling, Inc. Please read on, as these are critical changes to our recycling program and you’ll want to know all about them!

Southern Maryland Recycling, Inc. is a locally owned company. James W. Graner, Jr. and his company have been serving Southern Maryland since 1997. The new plan is to provide Town residents (within the Town boundaries) with larger recycling bins (on wheels) to encourage recycling and, at the same time, cut our recycling collection fees in half. We all know that recycling is good for our environment and we hope you will join us in this positive effort.

Here’s how we can accomplish this together: In addition to providing each household with a much larger recycling container, we will collect recycling every other week instead of weekly (that’s how we cut our costs). If you recycle only a small amount, you may still use the smaller containers for now, but the larger containers will not only save time and trouble, they are very mobile and have lids so debris is not spread across the neighborhood on windy days. In addition to the “every other week” schedule for recycling, bagged yard waste will also be collected every other week. We want to make this transition as smooth and easy as possible.

NOTE: Due to comments received from Town residents regarding the size of the 95 gallon containers, our recycling contractor will deliver smaller 32 gallon containers for all new requests.

Also, you may stop by Town Hall and pick up a 32 gallon recycle bin if that is more convenient.

If you would like to begin using a larger receptacle for your recycling material, please complete the simple online form. Please allow at least TWO WEEKS for delivery of your container. To access the online form -- click here .

“Do Not Bag Recycle” -- it will get treated as trash if in a bag.

Once we receive your form, Southern Maryland Recycling will deliver a container to your home. Again, we encourage everyone to recycle and join us in the program. Please check the Town's website (see table below) for specific guidelines and instructions regarding what materials may be recycled, preparation for recycling and what items are unacceptable. Thank you in advance for participating in this very worthwhile program!

Days of Collection

Second trash collections in Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Monday - Trash collections North Part of Town (All year)
Tuesday - Trash collections South Part of Town (All year)
Wednesday - Bagged Yard Waste (Every other week, April thru October)
Thursday - Recycles - North part of Town - Every other week - Second trash collections in summer - North Side
Friday -- Recycles - South part of Town - Every other week - Second trash collections in summer - South Side

RECYCLE PICKUP SCHEDULE (2011)
North Side	South Side
January 5, 2012	January 6, 2012
January 19, 2012	January 20, 2012
February 2, 2012	February 3, 2012
February 16, 2012	February 17, 2012
March 1, 2012	March 2, 2012
March 15, 2012	March 16, 2012
March 29, 2012	March 30, 2012
April 12, 2012	April 13, 2012
April 26, 2012	April 27, 2012
May 10, 2012	May 11, 2012
May 24, 2012	May 25, 2012
June 7, 2012	June 8, 2012
June 21, 2012	June 22, 2012
July 5, 2012	July 6, 2012
July 19, 2012	July 20, 2012
August 2, 2012	August 3, 2012
August 16, 2012	August 17, 2012
August 30, 2012	August 31, 2012
September 13, 2012	September 14, 2012
September 27, 2012	September 28, 2012
October 11, 2012	October 12, 2012
October 25, 2012	October 26, 2012
November 8, 2012	November 9, 2012
November 23, 2012	November 23, 2012
December 6, 2012	December 7, 2012
December 20, 2012	December 21, 2012

RECYCLING BIN INSTRUCTIONS
Please consult this list before placing any items into recycling bin.
PAPER	CARDBOARD	GLASS	METALS	PLASTICS
MAGAZINES, JUNK MAIL ENVELOPES, NEWSPAPER FLYERS, BROCHURES WRITING, TYPING AND COMPUTER PAPER BOOKS, CANCELLED CHECKS	CORRUGATED BOXES, PAPER TUBES, WRAPPING PAPER, CEREAL BOXES, FILE FOLDERS, POSTER BOARD	JUICE, POP & SODA WATER BOTTLES BEER & WINE BOTTLES FOOD JARS	TIN FOOD CANS, ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CANS, ALUMINUM FOIL, METAL UTENSILS, WIRE, COPPER AND BRASS	PLASTIC BOTTLES USED FOR MILK, JUICE, SOAP AND SOFT DRINKS
PREPARATION: • put only clean, dry paper into the bin	PREPARATION: • flatten boxes • remove plastic or waxed paper liners and all styrofoam packing material	PREPARATION: • remove all lids • rinse to remove residue • do not break glass	PREPARATION: • empty and rinse cans to remove all food residue • remove labels from tin cans	PREPARATION: • rinse containers to remove residue
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • wet, waxed or soiled paper • used paper towels and plates • carbon paper	UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • wet soiled or waxed cardboard • wax coated beverage containers	UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • light bulbs • window glass, drinking glasses or mirrors	UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • cans used for chemicals or paints • aerosol spray cans • appliances, power tools or batteries	UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • containers used for chemicals or automotive products (oil, antifreeze, etc.) • rubber products • styrofoam • photographic film • plastic bags • polyvinyl sheeting • heat shrink wrapping
*DO NOT PLACE ANY OF THESE MATERIALS IN RECYCLING BIN* LIQUIDS • FOOD WASTE • WAXED PAPER PRODUCTS • FABRICS • WOOD • STYROFOAM

For a printable version of the "RECYCLING BIN INSTRUCTIONS" click here .

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