Date Issued: 12/15/2008
Contact: DSWA Public Information Group
1128 South Bradford Street
Post Office Box 455
Dover, Delaware 19903-0455
Citizens' Response Line: 1-800-404-7080
fax: 302-739-4287
web: www.dswa.com
e-mail: info@dswa.com
Over the past few months the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA), along with other recyclers worldwide have seen a massive collapse in the recycling market. Currently, DSWA is finding it difficult to find markets for the recyclable material that is collected through its Curbside Drop-off Recycling Programs. Rather than receiving funds for recyclable material, DSWA will have to pay to have the materials recycled. This means DSWA could lose millions of dollars, which usually helps to offset some of the costs of operating the programs. DSWA is doing everything it can to sustain the recycling program during this downturn in the market, and will continue to do so. Currently, material is being stockpiled at DSWA’s Delaware Recycling Center (DRC) in New Castle, but has already filled about 75% of its space at the facility. Over the past several weeks DSWA has been meeting with various local, national, and international companies to work out plans to get recyclables removed for minimal cost. DSWA would like to stress to all Delaware residents that they should not stop recycling! DSWA will do everything in its means to have this material recycled, including making payments to the markets when necessary. For more information DSWA programs or facilities, please contact the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.
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