PMUA Sees Uptick in Recycling

New decor at the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority office on Roosevelt Avenue

At the rescheduled meeting on Sept. 11, PMUA Executive Director Dan Williamson said the authority has seen a 200-ton increase in recyclables, which he attributed to enforcement that started in April.

The need for stricter rules was announced in late 2012 (see Plaintalker post here). By May, inspectors had cited violaters with fines of $12,000, though at that point none had been collected. Williamson said Wednesday the authority has collected $75,000 to $80,000 in fines.

"It's starting to work," he said.

Williamson said authority staff is working to educate both landlords and tenants on recycling rules.

Receptacles are being painted blue, with both words and images to indicate items that should be separated and recycled. Containers for cardboard will be painted brown.

In other news, PMUA Attorney Leslie London said she will be meeting with the Association of Environmental Authorities to discuss proposed legislation that would allow a tax write-off for sewer fees. She will be seeking the association's support.

--Bernice

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