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Commercial and Business Recycling Program Notice

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Ordinance. No. 92-3575, § 1, 4-20-92; Ordinance. No. 92-3606, § 1, 7-22-92; Ordinance. No. 94-3786, § 1, 4-25-94, eff. 10-1-94

Passed to ensure Commercial and Business entities participate in the City of Sarasota’s Citywide Recycling program. Commercial users which are multifamily dwellings are required to recycle by source separation in accordance with these articles. Multifamily dwelling commercial users must develop a plan for recycling within the multifamily dwelling which is best suited to the site, building design and the residents. The plan of recycling must implement educational and informational programs, methods of collection within the multifamily dwelling, container types and sizes, frequency of pickup and transport equipment necessary to accomplish the source separation and collection of recyclable material. Commercial users other than multifamily dwellings are required to recycle by source separation in accordance with these articles. Such commercial users must develop a plan for recycling which is best suited to the site and building design. The plan should include the frequency of collection and the size of containers authorized by the city manager. The commercial user must contract with a private hauler for the service.

*The City of Sarasota provides this list of vendors for informational reference. This listing is not comprehensive and the operations of any of these companies may change without notice. The City neither endorses nor promotes any company either by its inclusion or omission. Many companies provide such services as conducting waste audits, document destruction, recycling containers and pick-up service.

Alternative Recycling Sites

The City of Sarasota neither endorses nor promotes any company either by its inclusion or omission. If you would like your business included in this list of haulers, please contact Michele Mician at 365-2000 x. 6317.

COMING SOON: Local Action Plan to reduce carbon emmission by 2012

What is Sustainability?
Sustainability can be defined simply as meeting contemporary needs without compromising the ability of future stakeholders to satisfy their needs.
Sustainability attends to three interdependent areas of concern: environmental preservation, economic viability, and social justice.A sustainable practice works to preserve rather than destroy its ecological base, ensure rather than undermine long-term economic benefits, and advance rather than retard matters of fairness, equity and diversity.

Is Sustainability the Same Thing as "Green"?
Green practices generally address the environment. While sustainability also addresses environmental issues such as conservation and stewardship, it looks at the bigger picture to consider issues of social equity and economic prosperity.


What is the City doing in Terms of Sustainability?

ICLEI is an international membership association of local governments committed to improving global environmental conditions through local actions. ICLEI was established in 1990 to create a strong position for local government in the worldwide movement for sustainable development. ICLEI plays significant roles in United Nations Summits, including the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the World Summit on Sustainable Development, UN World Environment Day, and the Montreal Conference of the Parties. In the U.S., more than 300 local government Members participate in ICLEI programs.

The city is joining as an EPA Energy Star partner and using their resources to analyze our energy and water consumption to find conservation opportunities. There are many benefits to using energy efficient products, so remember to look for the Energy Star logo when shopping for home goods and appliances!

What Can You Do to Help?

Have questions, comments or suggestions?
Call the Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator, Michele Mician at 365-2200 ext 6317 or Email now!

Our Interlocal Agreement serves to ensure that the city of Sarasota participates in the great American Clean-Up, American Coastal Clean Up and Adopt-A-Spot projects.

My Florida Climate.com and Governer's Serve to Preserve Climate Summit

Union of Concerned Scientists

 

   
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