Recycling reduces solid waste that would otherwise be thrown into landfills and helps conserve valuable resources and land. At Prometheus, we want to make the process as effortless as possible for our residents. — Small details such as the placing recycling bins in spots that add convenience near the mail boxes (for junk mail) and of course available recycling bins in the traditional spots (near trash dumpsters, and in hallways.

Each city sets guidelines and requirements for recycling and many of them provide free resources for education and training of tenants. Although the city sets the tone, the services are usually provided by subcontractors. For detailed recycling information for each of our communities, please click here.

Did you know?

59% of the total plastic bottles recycled in the U.S. are made into polyester fiber, for use in t-shirts, and fill for sleeping bags and carpet.

Glass that is recycled is turned into abrasive blasting material, aggregate for road fill, jars, bottles, decorative tiles.

Recycled paper is turned into toilet tissues, paper towels, paper liners for packaging, printing, copying paper, building insulation, animal bedding, and cardboard boxes. To make new paper, the old is mixed with water and heated to reduce it back to pulp. The pulp is sent through filters in order to remove contaminates such as staples and paper clips. After washing and de-inking the pulp is spread over a rotating screen, pressed, and dried to make new paper. Paper can endure the recycling process approximately 7 times before the fibers become too short.

An aluminum beverage can, can return to a store shelp as part of a new filled can, in as little as 90 days after collection, re-melting, rolling, manufacturing and distribution. Consumers could purchase portions of the same recycled aluminum can from a grocer’s shelf 4 times a year. Aluminum is also recycled into car bodies, windows and doors, and appliances.

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