The Town of Blacksburg is committed to reducing the amount of waste produced in Town operations by:
REDUCING waste before it is generated
About one-third of an average dump is made up of packaging material. The Town selects products with the least unnecessary packaging and purchase in bulk.
The custodial staff has begun purchasing less toxic cleaning materials in bulk thus reducing the number of single use cleaning dispensers.
Office staff is encouraged to print only if necessary. If items must be printed, then employees are encouraged to print drafts on blank sides of used paper. Published documents are printed or copied double-sided.
Did you know that the Town garage has eliminated the use of lead wheel weights to balance tires?
Using REUSABLE products
The Town is working on a “Green Town Offices” initiative through the Environmental Management Program. As an example, the initiative will promote the use of reusable versus disposable or recyclable items, (such as reusable water bottles versus recyclable water bottles).
RECYCLING items only after reducing as much waste and re-using as many products as possible
There are recycling collection areas in every Town facility. Employees are encouraged to recycle co-mingled containers, magazines/catalogues, white office paper, newspapers, cardboard, batteries, and electronics.
For more information, call the Town of Blacksburg's Environmental Manager at (540) 558-0786 or email sgarrison@blacksburg.gov.
Last updated: 3/31/2008 5:32:56 AM