Dive summary:
- While it was unsure how residents would react, a recent study has shown a 38% decrease in collected trash after the implication of a curbside organic waste pick up.
- In one year, 85,400 tons of compostable waste has been picked up, nearly three times as much as the previous 12-month period.
- A survey also found that the majority of citizens were pleased with the new system with 66% of residents saying the recycling and garbage service was either good or very good.
From the article:
A city survey this fall found that about 78 percent of residents were using the system for food waste, even while factoring in those who didn’t put green carts out at their curbs.
Residents complaining about less-frequent garbage pickups have the ability to switch to larger carts. However, only 2 percent of customers have requested that — about the same share that moved to smaller cans or less-frequent monthly service.
An October study found that Portland residents are recycling 85 percent of the materials that can be recycled curbside, and putting 15 percent into their garbage cans. ...
