DIVISION YEAR PROGRAM u DISPOSAL RATE OVERVIEW .................... 1

u HOW TO RECYCLE MORE ............................. 2

uGUAM RECYCLING DATA DURING 2012 ................. 2

In 2012, Guam’s recycling rate was 28.13%

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This  is  the  second  year  that  Guam’s  recycling  rate  was  calculated  using  calendar  year  2011  data  from  permitted  island  recyclers,  hardfills,  Navy  and  Air  Force  facilities.  Recycling  activities  covered  include  recycling  and  

FACT SHEET NUMBER

Air  and  Land   Solid  Waste   2013   001_SW_2013_RecyclingRate  

Disposal and generation rate overview

RECYCLING RATE………………………………………….. (Total  Recycling/Total  Recycling  +  Disposal  x  100)    TOTAL RECYCLING………………………………………… TOTAL DISPOSAL…………………………………………... TOTAL RECYCLING + DISPOSAL………………………… GENERATION RATE………………………………………...  (2011  Population  Estimate  185,674)  

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Recycling in AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GUAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INTENDED TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN OUR COMMUNITY Guam EPA is authorized by Guam law to enforce rules and regulations dealing with the environment. This fact sheet includes information about Guam’s Recycling Rate as calculated by the Solid Waste Management Program. For more information about recycling facilities in Guam visit epa.guam.gov and view the most current recycling guide.

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composting  of  residential  and  commercial  (including  military)  materials.  Construction  and  demolition  debris  and  reuse  were  excluded  from  the  calculations,  per  U.S.  EPA’s  recycling  rate  calculation  guidance.  

17.85%    

 36,834.09  Tons    

94,126.53  Tons    

130,960.62  Tons    

4.80  lbs./person/day  

Guam Recycling Data (Tons)

Paper……………………………            Cardboard…………………..            Paper………………………...    Metals  (Excluding  Vehicles)….            Mixed  Metals….……………            Aluminum…………..............            Steel/Ferrous………………...            Non-­‐‑Ferrous………………...    Batteries  (Car  &  Truck)………..    Electronics……………………...    Plastics…………………………..    Composting…………………….  Mulched  green  materials……..  Mulched  wood…………………  

Guam’s Recycling Guide epa.guam.gov/activities/recycling-guide/  

References 1. U.S.  Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Municipal  

Solid  Waste  http://www.epa.gov/waste/nonhaz/municipal/  

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This brochure is produced by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Management Program (Mr. Roland Gutierrez, Mr. Glenn San Nicolas, Ms. Sabrina Cruz Sablan and Ms. Laura Kanai) with funding and contributions from USEPA Region IX. Guam EPA would like to extend a special appreciation to Ms. Timonie Hood of U.S. EPA for her assistance with gathering data, the mayors of Guam and Sen. Tina Muna Barnes for their assistance in promoting America Recycles Day in Guam.

How can I recycle more? Recycling  on  Guam  is  easier  than  ever  before.  The  easiest  way  to  recycle  is  include  your  family.  Have  the  kids  gather  aluminum  cans  during  a  party.  Wash  out  plastic  juice  bottles  for  recycling  and  set  them  aside  in  a  bin  outside.      

One  of  the  easiest  ways  to  recycle  is  by  taking  aluminum  cans  to  your  local  elementary  school  participating  in  the  iRecycle  program.  The  money  received  from  recycling  aluminum  cans  goes  directly  back  to  the  schools.      

Don’t  forget  to  hang  on  to  your  phone  book  as  those  can  be  recycled.  Also,  paper  and  other  biodegradable  materials  can  be  easily  composted  in  your  yard.  

100,477.22  10,028.92  448.30    23,269.88  14,160.00  1,038.00  6,952.70  1,119.18    285.39    160.00    253.00    23.14  1,425.36  940.10