Recycling Resources for Salem Businesses Workshop
Hosted by the City of Salem and RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts
When: Tuesday November 19, 2019, 8:30am – 10am
Where: Salem City Hall Annex, Large Conference Room, 98 Washington Street, Salem
This free workshop is open to all businesses, institutions, landlords and property managers in Salem interested in learning more about recycling and other waste diversion strategies. Representatives from the Salem Health Department and Salem Solid Waste & Recycling Department will provide an overview of Salem Board of Health Regulation #7, municipal recycling requirements and resources. RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) will describe the free services that are available to help your business implement or expand its recycling program.
RecyclingWorks is a free recycling assistance program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). RecyclingWorks has helped hundreds of businesses and institutions across the state maximize recycling, reuse, and food waste diversion opportunities. RecyclingWorks technical assistance is free, flexible, and always tailored to meet your specific organization’s needs.
During this event, RecyclingWorks will discuss:
The business case for recycling and waste reduction activities.
An overview of MassDEP waste bans.
Guidance for businesses contracting for trash, recycling, and food waste hauling services.
Best practices for implementing or expanding your recycling program, including signage, training, and employee engagement.
Successful examples of recycling programs at other businesses and institutions.
Additional opportunities for waste reduction and diversion beyond recycling, food donation, separating food scraps for composting, and office furniture reuse.
The free technical assistance available to Salem businesses and institutions through the RecyclingWorks program.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with representatives from other local businesses and recycling service providers. This workshop will also be broadcast via webinar for those that cannot attend in person. To request free recycling or food waste diversion assistance, call the RecyclingWorks hotline at (888) 254-5525 or email info@recyclingworksma.com.
Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by phone at 978-741-1800 or by email at health@salem.com.
We hope you will be able to attend this important event and we look forward to seeing you on November 19th