As Recycling Week takes the stage from August 26 through 30, residents of Brooklyn Park are reminded to follow the proper cart placement and material procedures to ensure efficient recycling pickup. According to the City of Brooklyn Park, carts should hit the curbside no later than 6:30 a.m. with collection crews wrapping up by 6:00 p.m.
Efficiency in recycling isn't just about timing; it’s about placement and preparation, too, with a clear directive that each cart needs to be positioned at least three feet away from any objects and with handles facing away from the street, that’s in your driveway or on the boulevard, and importantly not in the street because navigation can be hindered and hazards presented when pathways are cluttered with undue obstructions.
In a commitment to improve recyclability, residents are asked to ensure materials are loose in their carts rather than bagged. "Plastic bags are thrown in the trash unopened at the sorting facility," as per the official notice, and paper bags are a no-go as well—they can get wedged inside during compaction on the truck, preventing successful separation at the sorting facility.
Many might find the sorting of recyclables a confusing task, but tech steps in with a solution - the Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app, a tool not only for reminders and alerts, but also houses a searchable database that verifies which items can be recycled and in hopes of making the process as seamless as it can be for everyone involved, it’s available in several languages including English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese which can indeed be a game-changer for non-English speaking residents.
