Memphis garbage and recycling company helps environment, rewards residents

Jan. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- Memphis, TN – While recycling has existed in the United States for over 100 years and has become a common term in most households it is far from being widespread to every community.  Waste Connections of Memphis wants to change that.

In October this garbage and recycling collection company announced an exclusive partnership with RecycleBank to provide residents with a curbside recycling program. RecycleBank, founded in 2004, rewards participants with points for recycling materials collected from their house. Each household receives a 96-gallon recycling cart with an ID tag that connects the recycled material directly to the participant’s account.

Waste Connections’ high-tech trucks are equipped with technology designed to track recycling activity which is then converted to points. Participants can then redeem their points for rewards from national sponsors like Nestle, Purina, Kraft Foods, CVS/Pharmacy, Coca-Cola, Bed, Bath & Beyond and local participating businesses.

“Everyone wins with RecycleBank; we reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and participants are directly rewarded for their positive green actions.  Together we help our community and environment,” said Mike Welch, District Manager to the Memphis location.

To find out if you are in an area that Waste Connections of Memphis services for RecycleBank or to find out more call (901) 398-5400 or visit www.wasteconnectionsmemphis.com.

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About Waste Connection of Memphis
Waste Connections, Inc., formed in January 1998, maintains the philosophy that the solid waste business is a local business managed by people who live and work in the communities they serve.
Waste Connections of Memphis provides residential, commercial and construction garbage collection and recycling services. This waste management company supports a variety of community and charitable events. Visit www.wasteconnectionsmemphis.com to learn more about their services, view pickup schedules, or request service.