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Central Mississippi leads recycling way for state.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 12-OCT-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Central Mississippi leads recycling way for state.(Focus: Going Green)

Article Excerpt
Central Mississippi towns are modeling recycling efforts for the state. Madison has one of the highest rates of participation, at an estimated 45 percent, while Jackson leads the way with the most comprehensive plan.

The City of Madison has approximately 9,000 households participating in its recycling program, said Denson Robinson, director of public works. He estimates the city has an overall 45 percent participation rate citywide, which is "one of the higher ones in the area." The city has been recycling for 12 to 15 years, he said.

Jim Funderberg, district manager for WM for Central Louisiana and Mississippi, said he estimates anything over 30 percent is a high recycling participation rate for the Central Mississippi area in which WM has a significant number of contracts. WM has collected Wash for Madison but has just recently begun picking up recycling, as well.

Madison has recently provided recycling bins for all residential homes and...

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