public works
Recycling
The City of Altamonte Springs prides itself in its continuing recycling efforts. The City began recycling in 1988, with residential curbside customers being introduced to a voluntary newspaper collection recycling program. In 1989 Project “APRICOT” (a Prototype Realistic 
Innovative Community of Today) was introduced. This program was the first in Florida to utilize waste water for irrigation. In 1990, residential curbside customers received an expanded curbside recycling program which accepted aluminum, glass, plastic and steel and was provided by a private hauler. In order to increase efficiency and the customer service aspect of the program the City began servicing its residents in 1995.
WE CURRENTLY ACCEPT
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Plastic Bottles #1 thru #7
- Glass Bottles and Jars - clear, brown, and green
- Aluminum Cans
- Steel Cans
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
- Cardboard, junk mail, copy or computer paper
- Plastic bottles Plastic other than #1 thru #7 bottles
- Milk/juice cartons
- Aerosol cans
- Broken glass or mirrors
- Hazardous material Containers
- Garbage & Recycling In same container
NEED A RECYCLING BIN? CALL: 407-571-8607
Last Update: Thursday, November 8, 2007 16:12
