2001 Awards - Division of Solid Waste Services

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Awards: 2001 Excellence in Recycling at Multi-Family Properties

Awarded to multi-family properties for their recycling efforts.

Aspenwood Senior Living Community (137 units)
Aspenwood Senior Living Community in Silver Spring achieved a 78% recycling rate in 2000 and offered training sessions on recycling to staff and residents.

Barclay Apartments (157 units)
Most Innovative Recycling Program- The Barclay Apartments in Chevy Chase redesigned their outdoor collection system to make it more convenient for residents to recycle.

Chevy Chase Lake Apartments, North (67 units)
The Chevy Chase Lake Apartments, North achieved a 53% recycling rate in 2000 and is requesting additional recycling containers due to increased resident participation.

The Colony at Germantown (768 units)
Most Improved - The Colony at Germantown's recycling program improved from a "D" rating on their inspection in 1998 to an "A" rating in 2001.

Hampton Point Apartment Homes (352 units)
The Hampton Point Apartment Homes in Silver Spring achieved a 55% recycling rate for 2000.

The Irene (512 units)
The Irene's recycling rate in 2000 was 67%. In addition, the Chevy Chase complex has designed a mixed paper recycling program to further increase recycling rates.

Randolph Square Apartments (120 units)
In 2000, Randolph Square Apartments in Rockville recycled 45% of their trash and has strived for the 50% goal by adding additional recycling containers throughout the property.

For more information:

TRRAC Multi-Family Recycling Program: 240-777-6446
Write to TRRAC