PHOENIX, July 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services (NYSE: RSG) is pleased to announce that the Solid Waste
Association of North America
(SWANA) has named Republic's Southern Nevada Recycling Center
winner of the Gold Excellence Award in the Recycling Systems
category. The award will be presented at SWANA's annual conference,
WASTECON®, on Tuesday, August 23,
2016, in Indianapolis,
Ind.
"We are honored by this recognition," said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and
sustainability at Republic Services. "A recycling center of this
magnitude is a major undertaking, and it could not have happened
without the support of many local leaders and community partners.
Together, we are enabling customers throughout Southern Nevada to achieve their
sustainability goals for generations to come."
The Southern Nevada Recycling Center is the largest and smartest
residential recycling center in North
America. It is capable of processing two million pounds of
recyclable material per day, or 70 tons per hour, and is expected
to double recycling capacity in the area. It uses several advanced
recycling technologies, including five optical sorters which use 2D
and 3D technologies to make material separation decisions in
milliseconds.
The facility is also home to a Learning Center that features
sustainability oriented educational displays and community videos,
as well as a live video stream of recycling operations. The
Learning Center serves as an important community resource, helping
to educate visitors of all ages on ways to become better recyclers,
including the significance of ensuring recyclables are empty, clean
and dry. To learn more about the Southern Nevada Recycling Center,
go to: http://vegasrecyclingcenter.com/.
"The recipients of the SWANA Excellence Awards represent the
best solid waste management practices in North America today," says David Biderman, SWANA executive director and
chief executive officer. "Community leaders should be very
proud of the valuable contributions that these projects provide to
their citizens," he added.
SWANA's Excellence Awards Program recognizes
outstanding solid waste programs and facilities that advance the
practice of environmentally and economically sound solid waste
management practices. Since 2014, Republic has won two out of four
SWANA Gold Awards for excellence in Recycling Systems.
Known as the Blue PlanetTM sustainability initiative,
Republic is defining its approach to corporate social
responsibility through reduced emissions from operations, materials
management, safety, community engagement, and employee growth
opportunities. Republic collects and processes approximately 5
million tons of recyclables per year at 67 recycling centers
nationwide. To view Republic's Sustainability Report, go
to https://www.republicservices.com/our-company/environmental-responsibility.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an
industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste.
Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies,
recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus on
providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal
effortless for their 14 million customers. We'll handle it from
here.TM, the brand's promise, lets customers know
they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while
fostering a sustainable Blue PlanetTM for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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