One-Sort Recycling: Year in Review

David Herberholz, Director of Solid Waste and Recycling (SW&R), offered a review report on the One-Sort initiative to the Transportation & Public Works Committee this past October. As you will recall, the roll-out of the program was completed mid-June of 2013.

In its first year, the recycled component of our total waste has increased to 25%. At the same time, the simplified system has enabled SW&R to reduce its routes by half, saving in energy costs. Workman’s compensation claims have also been reduced over 62% due to automation of pick-up. Check out the Powerpoint report http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/groups/public/@clerk/documents/webcontent/wcms1p-132719.pdf . The map below allows you to see how your neighborhood is doing.