CURBSIDE SANTA ANA: Santa Ana soon will...
CURBSIDE SANTA ANA: Santa Ana soon will join the growing number of Orange County cities that have curbside recycling for homes and businesses. A survey by Great Western Reclamation, which wants to do the job, shows the need: two tons of recyclable garbage a year is created by the average Santa Ana household. . . . But for city recycling to work, says company president David Ross, “it takes a commitment from everyone involved.”
Trash Cache
Breakdown for the average Orange County homeowner’s two tons of recyclables a year: Paper products: 32% Yard waste: 28% Glass, metal: 8% Food: 8% Plastics: 5% Other*: 19% * Includes wood, diapers and rubber
Source: County Public Works Department
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