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SovTxsF <br /> „G <br /> 1865 <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> August 1, 2012 <br /> Contact:Debra Johnson,Director of Communications <br /> Phone: 574-235-5853 <br /> CITY URGES RESIDENTS TO REDUCE PLASTICS IN YARD WASTE <br /> Residents Asked to Switch from Plastic to Paper Bags <br /> SOUTH BEND Mayor Pete Buttigieg,along with the Department of Solid Waste and <br /> Organic Resources,is asking South Bend residents to switch from plastic to paper bags <br /> for future yard waste pickup. The Department of Solid Waste seeks participation from <br /> city residents to assist with the transition. <br /> "We are asking residents to switch from plastic to paper bags to save the city and <br /> taxpayers' money, offer cleaner options,and create a more efficient pickup system for <br /> city crews,"Mayor Buttigieg said. <br /> The City is transferring from plastic to paper bags for the following reasons: <br /> Cost savings in excess of$40,000 in landfill tipping fees per year <br /> Fuel savings from reduction in trucking of waste plastics to the landfill from <br /> Organic Resources <br /> Reduces labor and equipment costs due to less time separating plastics and natural <br /> waste <br /> Environmentally friendly as paper bags are made of natural products and <br /> disintegrate faster than plastic bags <br /> On trash collection days, items for pick up should be placed in front,at the curb, in an <br /> open area,unobstructed by trees,power lines, and not leaning against buildings or fences. <br /> Yard waste and trash needs to be separated by 4 feet and vehicles should not block or <br /> park in front of the yard waste. <br /> "We will take action to ensure that the community is completely made aware of the <br /> changes," said Andre Price,Department of Solid Waste Supervisor. "We will host <br /> neighborhood informational sessions,provide the first free paper bags, and place door <br /> hangers on residences around the city. To be clear,this is not a requirement,but we are <br /> 1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING- 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD-SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 <br /> PHONE 574/235-9261 FAx 574/235-9892 <br />