OCCC Recycling Program

Quick Facts about the Recycling Program at the OCCC

• More than 6,677 tons of material diverted for remanufacture
• Enough landfill space saved to fill 4/5 of the Citrus Bowl
• More than 333,000 cubic yards of landfill space saved
• Almost 114,000 trees saved through diversion
• More than 590 tons of cardboard separated by OCCC employees nd service contractors
• Over five tons of office paper recycled
• More than $80,000 in savings year to date
  
  

Compared to the old method...

• 80% recovery of dry waste now compared to 0% then
• 50% recovery of all waste now compared to 0% then
• 19% lower cost now
• $20,000 in rebates now compared to minimal rebates then

For more information, email Abby.Gulden@occc.net or call (407) 685-8009.

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