For municipalities without a recycling program, or for those relying on a bag- or bin-based system, switching to a cart-based system has a number of benefits.
- Safety! and savings: Cart collection is safer for staff, reducing not just risk but also insurance costs.
- Convenience and Care: Carts with wheels and a lid are easier for residents and keep recyclables from becoming litter.
- Volume: Households generate an average of about 750-800lbs of recycling each year. Carts are definitely needed for that amount!
According to Vincent Leray, Grant Development Manager at the Recycling Partnership, the organization uses a multifaceted approach of logistical, marketing and financial support to help communities get up and running with cart-based programs.
“We have a grant for cities, counties and authorities. This grant includes funding for carts and education as well as technical support to help with the cart transition,” Leray says.
Ready to check out the whole planning process? Download this guide: recycling-carts-guide.pdf
Read more about cart grants here:
https://recyclingpartnership.org/recycling-cart-grant/
Our team has rolled out millions of carts. Will yours be next?
1 Billion and counting
Our grants and programs create change
We're proud of the impact we've made through partnerships. As of September 2023, we've surpassed 1 BILLION pounds of recyclables diverted from landfills!
