BURRTEC NEWS Waste Recycling Newsletter June 2013 Sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries GreenSantaClarita.com Contact Information Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. (661) 222-2249 26000 Springbrook Avenue, Suite 101 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Hours of Operation Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday* 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (*on holiday weeks) FB.com/CityofSantaClarita Reduce Unwanted Mail and Save Money Many businesses rely on direct mail as a part of their marketing plan. Some have found that it can be a waste of money and resources. Motivated by a desire to be good stewards of the environment, the United States Postal Service (USPS) generated more revenue and saved millions of dollars with green initiatives, and it continues to explore more mailing options that will make the planet a better place to live. By reducing the amount of energy, water, and landfill waste and employing heavy recycling management, the USPS saved approximately $52 million in 2012. In order to maximize your visibility but decrease costs and waste, follow these tips from the USPS. • Look for value! Postcards, smaller packaging or simple gifts can be cost-effective and use fewer materials. Recycled and biodegradable paper are also great choices; companies should promote that they use environmentally friendly materials, too, says Target Marketing Magazine. • Repurpose, reduce and recycle! Be very organized and conservative with inventory so unused materials do not go to waste. If there is excess mail supplies, find a way to put them to good use in the next campaign or recycle them properly. • Keep your mail lists up to date. You waste money and time mailing materials to addresses that are no longer valid. Reduce waste and conserve resources by periodically updating your list(s). • Track to see what works and what doesn’t. Evaluate your return on investment after a marketing campaign, says Target Marketing Magazine. Consider a different marketing method if a direct mail campaign was not successful last time. If you want to minimize the amount of direct mail you receive here are some tips: • Ask for Cooperation: When receiving catalogs, advertising flyers or other offers from companies that you will not do business with, ask them to remove your address from their list. • Control your Exposure: When submitting purchase orders, registrations for classes/conferences and subscriptions include a statement about preventing waste and protecting privacy by not adding your address to mailing lists. • Spread the word: Your company or organization should let everyone know about the goal of minimizing waste from unwanted mail. Holiday Schedule When the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. There is no service interruption or delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. 27 2 28
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BURRTEC NEWS Waste Recycling Newsletter
June 2013
Sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries
GreenSantaClarita.com
Contact InformationBurrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
(661) 222-2249
26000 Springbrook Avenue, Suite 101Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Hours of OperationMon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday* 8:00 am to 2:00 pm(*on holiday weeks)
FB.com/CityofSantaClarita
Reduce Unwanted Mail and Save MoneyMany businesses rely on direct mail as a part of their marketing plan. Some have found that it can be a waste of money and resources. Motivated by a desire to be good stewards of the environment, the United States Postal Service (USPS) generated more revenue and saved millions of dollars with green initiatives, and it continues to explore more mailing options that will make the planet a better place to live. By reducing the amount of energy, water, and landfill waste and employing heavy recycling management, the USPS saved approximately $52 million in 2012. In order to maximize your visibility but decrease costs and waste, follow these tips from the USPS.
• Look for value! Postcards, smaller packaging or simple gifts can be cost-effective and use fewer materials. Recycled and biodegradable paper are also great choices; companies should promote that they use environmentally friendly materials, too, says Target Marketing Magazine.
• Repurpose, reduce and recycle! Be very organized and conservative with inventory so unused materials do not go to waste. If there is excess mail supplies, find a way to put them to good use in the next campaign or recycle them properly.
• Keep your mail lists up to date. You waste money and time mailing materials to addresses that are no longer valid. Reduce waste and conserve resources by periodically updating your list(s).
• Track to see what works and what doesn’t. Evaluate your return on investment after a marketing campaign, says Target Marketing Magazine. Consider a different marketing method if a direct mail campaign was not successful last time.
If you want to minimize the amount of direct mail you receive here are some tips:
• Ask for Cooperation: When receiving catalogs, advertising flyers or other offers from companies that you will not do business with, ask them to remove your address from their list.
• Control your Exposure: When submitting purchase orders, registrations for classes/conferences and subscriptions include a statement about preventing waste and protecting privacy by not adding your address to mailing lists.
• Spread the word: Your company or organization should let everyone know about the goal of minimizing waste from unwanted mail.
• Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day • New Year’s Day
Holiday Schedule
When the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. There is no service interruption or delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
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Business Hazardous WasteConditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) - Business Hazardous Waste Removal Program
Does your business generate used oil or hazardous waste, but not enough to justify the expense of regular pick-ups by a licensed hauler? Are batteries, fluorescent bulbs, or other universal waste hiding like a monster in your closet? The City can help! Let At Your Door and the City of Santa Clarita help you properly dispose of your hazardous waste. Call At Your Door directly at (800) HHW-PKUP to determine whether you qualify for a collection or to schedule a pick-up.
Examples of wastes that can not be thrown in the trash:
· Used Motor Oil & Gasoline· Antifreeze· Car Batteries· Pesticides & Herbicides· Various Cleaners with Acid· Paint, Paint Thinner, and Turpentine· Mercury Containing Products· Televisions and Monitors· Electronic Devices· Fluorescent Light Tubes & CFLS· Household Batteries· Glues and degreasers· Pool chemicals
Proper use and disposal of these materials is critical to your safety and the health of the environment.
Temporary Containers For Special Clean-UpsBurrtec offers large and small containers for residential clean-ups and special projects. Containers are available for 7-day rentals and include delivery and removal. All unwanted materials can be placed directly into the container with the exception of hazardous waste, tires or large amounts of dirt, rock, concrete, or asphalt. Please call our Customer Service Department to order one today!
Save Money Today with Recycling Market Development Zones
If you operate a business that produces recycled content materials or offers exciting and effective ways to reduce waste, your business could qualify for the City of Santa Clarita’s Recycling Market Development Zones (RMDZ). Qualifying businesses can take advantage of RMDZ benefits, including:
• Loans to help with real estate, equipment, workingcapital, and more.
• Technicalassistancetohelpevaluatetechnologyandequipment, provide geographical data, and more.
• Freemarketingforyourbusiness.
The City of Santa Clarita is proud to be designated as one of the state’s 35 Recycling Market Development Zones and pass on savings to local businesses. For more information, visit GreenSantaClarita.com/RMDZ, or call the City’s Environmental Services Division at (661) 286-4098.
One of the reasons it’s important to recycle…look how long it
takes these items to decompose!
Paper Towel: 2-4 weeksCardboard: 2 monthsMilk Carton: 5 years
Foam Plastic Cup: 50 yearsPlastic Bottle: 450 years
The 2nd Annual cArt aRt ContestThe 2nd Annual cArt aRt contest brought creativity once again. On Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the City’s Earth Arbor Day event artists, families, businesses, and church groups submitted decorated trash & recycling carts for a contest that encouraged participants to transform a basic cart into a vibrant piece of artwork. This year there was a “fan favorite” vote that got event visitors involved in selecting their preferred cart. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners.
“Recycling Robot” Grand Prize Winner by Green Convergence
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