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City of Beachwood awarded "Best Adaptation of a Recycling Program"

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District awarded "Best Adaptation of a Recycling Program" 2006 Oscar Award to the City of Beachwood. This Award was given to a community that thinks outside the box and is not afraid to try new things in order to increase the efficiency of its waste management and recycling program.

In 2005, the City of Beachwood achieved a 19.69% increase in its recycling rate by doing a few things differently, such as starting a city-operated composting and brush grinding operation to better manage the large amount of organic material generated each year. Now, instead of paying to haul and dispose of this material off-site, organic debris is composted to produce mulch and humus used for landscaping needs. What is not used is sold to produce money for the operation. This creative solution to the costly problem of managing green waste is saving the city about $13,000 annually. Who said its not easy being green?

Accepting the award was Service Director, Dale Pekarek.

  
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