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Recycling in AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GUAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INTENDED TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN OUR COMMUNITY Guam EPA is authorized by Guam law to enforce rules and regulations dealing with the environment. This fact sheet includes information about Guam’s Recycling Rate as calculated by the Solid Waste Management Program. For more information about recycling facilities in Guam visit epa.guam.gov and view the most current recycling guide.
In 2011, Guam’s recycling rate was 17.85% Guam’s recycling rate was calculated for the first time using calendar year 2011 data from permitted island recyclers, hardfills, Navy andAir Force facilities. Recycling activities covered include recycling and
composting of residential and commercial (including military) materials. Construction and demolition debris and reuse were excluded from the calculations, per U.S. EPA’s recycling rate calculation guidance.
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RECYCLING RATE………………………………………….. 17.85% (Total Recycling/Total Recycling + Disposal x 100) TOTAL RECYCLING………………………………………… 29,039.19 Tons
TOTAL DISPOSAL…………………………………………... 133,653.76 Tons
TOTAL RECYCLING + DISPOSAL………………………… 162,692.95 Tons
GENERATION RATE………………………………………... 4.80 lbs./person/day (2011 Population Estimate 185,674)
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How can I recycle more? Recycling on Guam is easier than ever before. The easiest way to recycle is include your family. Have the kids gather aluminum cans during a party. Wash out plastic juice bottles for recycling and set them aside in a bin outside.
One of the easiest ways to recycle is by taking aluminum cans to your local elementary school participating in the iRecycle program. The money received from recycling aluminum cans goes directly back to the schools.
Don’t forget to hang on to your phone book as those can be recycled. Also, paper and other biodegradable materials can be easily composted in your yard.
Guam’s Recycling Guide epa.guam.gov/activities/recycling-guide/
References 1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Measuring Recycling A Guide for State and Local Governments http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/recmeas/docs/guide.pdf 2. National Recycling Rate – U.S. EPA Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States http://www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/municipal/msw99.htm 3. 2012 Waste and Recycling News Municipal Recycling Survey http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/99999999/DATA/ 120529980/2012-‐‑municipal-‐‑recycling-‐‑rankings 4. New York City http://inhabitat.com/nyc/new-‐‑york-‐‑citys-‐‑ recycling-‐‑rate-‐‑plummets/ 5. Nevada -‐‑ Nevada Division of Environmental Protection http://www.nevadarecycles.gov/main/recycle-‐‑rates.htm 6. Hawaii – Department of Health Hawaii Department of Health Office of Solid Waste Management Annual Report to the Legislature (2012) http://co.doh.hawaii.gov/sites/LegRpt/2012/Reports/1/FINAL %202012%20OSWM%20Leg%20Rpt.pdf 7. San Francisco http://www.sfmayor.org/index.aspx?recordid=113&page=846
Paper…………………………… 10,185.20 Cardboard………………….. 9,923.05 Paper………………………... 196.97 Phone Books………………... 65.10 Metals (Excluding Vehicles)…. 18,416.00 Aluminum Cans…………… 551.00 Other Aluminum…………... 1,059.00 Steel/Ferrous………………... 7,839.00 Non-‐‑Ferrous………………... 612.00 Mixed Metal……………… 8,355.00 Batteries (Car & Truck)……….. 287.20 Electronics……………………... 7.73 Plastics………………………….. 120.00 PET #1 & HDPE #2………… 120.00 Compost………………………... 23.14 Wood, green waste, paper... 23.14
National Recycling Rates National Recycling Rate (2010)…….. 34.1% National Generation Rate…………... 4.43 lbs./person/day Indianapolis (2011)………………….. 9.84% Detroit (2011)………………………… 10% Phoenix (2011)……………………….. 12% New York City (2011)……………….. 15% Dallas (2011)………………………….. 17% El Paso (2011)………………………… 18% Philadelphia (2011)………………….. 18.9% Nevada (2011)……………………….. 25.3% Hawaii (FY09-‐‑10)……………………. 39.6% (Recycling + Reuse) San Francisco (2011)…………………. 80% (Landfill Diversion) This brochure is produced by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Management Program (Mr. Roland Gutierrez, Mr. Glenn San Nicolas, Ms. Sabrina Cruz Sablan and Ms. Laura Kanai). Guam EPA would like to extend a special appreciation to Ms. Timonie Hood of U.S. EPA for her assistance with gathering data, the mayors of Guam and Sen. Tina Muna Barnes for their assistance in promoting America Recycles Day in Guam.