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PRESS RELEASE
Fontana looks to turn Cans into Cash
The Mayor and City Council invite the public to participate in the national Cans for Cash City Recycling Challenge from October 1 through 31. By placing aluminum beverage cans in the curbside recycling bins, designated drop-off centers, or at community centers and parks, residents will give the City of Fontana an opportunity to win the national contest for the third year in a row.
Each year, the U.S. Council of Mayors, Novellis Corporation, and Keep America Beautiful challenge cities across the country to recycle and compete in Cans for Cash. Participating cities are placed into one of four divisions based on the population size of the city. For three years in a row, Fontana has been the national leader for their population category. In October of 2008 alone, Fontana recycled 266,271 lbs of aluminum cans and the city looks to win again in 2009.
In this time when most communities are talking green, Fontana is putting words to action in our recycling efforts, says Mayor Mark Nuaimi, adding I am proud of our community and I look forward to a repeat.
The Cans for Cash drive promotes sustainable living through recycling while providing financial rewards to be used for educational outreach recycling programs.
For the city of Fontana, the benefits of the challenge have been a three year net gain of $15,000 and the diversion of nearly 1.25 million total lbs of aluminum beverage cans from the landfill. Additionally, residents have benefitted greatly from the increased availability of recycling opportunities thanks to the monies won in the contests.
To find out more about the Cans for Cash Recycling Challenge or to participate please call the Fontana Environmental Program at (909) 350-6760.
Dan Chadwick, Public Works Manager
Telephone: (909) 350-6798
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