Types of Save-As-You-Throw Programs
Extra Waste Programs
Click Here to Learn How To Start A Bag Program
Charging only for extra waste is the most popular form of Save-As-You-Throw. Communities using this type of program charge a base, or pass by, rate. For example, $6.00 per household for two bags at no additional cost. Anything over the two-bag limit must be paid for, usually with the purchase of either a printed bag or a sticker.
Some programs require a bag or tag on every container. Others require extra waste charges after one or more “free” containers, but usually charge a base rate per household. Serving over 1,500 communities with S-A-Y-T programs, we have observed that the easiest transition to a Save-As-You-Throw system is with a combination of base rate and extra waste charges.
- Give your residents an easy way to pay for extra waste
- Reduce phone calls and book-keeping hassles
- Reduce the temptation for your drivers to take cash
Bulk Waste Programs
Click Here to Learn How To Start A Tag Program
Tires, appliances, and everything including the kitchen sink can be paid for at the curb. Bulk waste collection stickers are a convenient way to charge for the disposal of large items. Yardwaste, appliances, and electronic items are all good targets for Save-As-You-Throw. Electronics (computers, monitors, TV, etc) are particularly critical as the whole country begins the transition to HDTV sets by Jan 2006. There is a glut of electronics items out there, and when the full wave of old TV's and monitors hit the market, it will be a flood.
Yardwaste Programs
Click Here to learn How To Start A Yardwaste Program
Yardwaste programs are the most successful Save-As-You-Throw programs. Increasingly, compost facilities are banning plastic bags, and municipalities are looking for alternatives. Resourceful has been dealing with yardwaste issues for the past eleven years. We have hundreds of customers who are using some variation of these programs to address the yardwaste issue.
When a fee is charged, for picking up yardwaste, it encourages residents to compost or mulch their own yardwaste. People who insist on having their yardwaste collected must pay for the privilege.
Educate Customers with Non Collection Notices
Click Here to view Non-Collection Notices
When you give customers a limit on set out, it is important that you get paid for additional set out. Use non-collection “sorry tags” to educate your customers and enforce compliance.
Variable Can Rates
Wheeled Carts can be used in Save-As-You-Throw programs. For example, when a 95-gallon cart is charged at a higher rate than the 65-gallon cart, that's Save-As-You-Throw.