Awards: 2001 Excellence in Recycling at Multi-Family Properties

Awards given by Solid Waste Services

Awarded to multi-family properties for their recycling efforts.

• Aspenwood Senior Living Community (137 units)
  Aspenwood Senior Living Community in Silver Spring achieved a 78% recycling rate in 2000 and offered training sessions on recycling to staff and residents.
  
• Barclay Apartments (157 units)
  Most Innovative Recycling Program- The Barclay Apartments in Chevy Chase redesigned their outdoor collection system to make it more convenient for residents to recycle.
  
• Chevy Chase Lake Apartments, North (67 units)
  The Chevy Chase Lake Apartments, North achieved a 53% recycling rate in 2000 and is requesting additional recycling containers due to increased resident participation.
  
• The Colony at Germantown (768 units)
  Most Improved - The Colony at Germantown's recycling program improved from a "D" rating on their inspection in 1998 to an "A" rating in 2001.
  
• Hampton Point Apartment Homes (352 units)
  The Hampton Point Apartment Homes in Silver Spring achieved a 55% recycling rate for 2000.
  
• The Irene (512 units)
  The Irene's recycling rate in 2000 was 67%. In addition, the Chevy Chase complex has designed a mixed paper recycling program to further increase recycling rates.
  
• Randolph Square Apartments (120 units)
  In 2000, Randolph Square Apartments in Rockville recycled 45% of their trash and has strived for the 50% goal by adding additional recycling containers throughout the property.

For more information:

TRRAC Multi-Family Recycling Program: 240-777-6400
Write to TRRAC

• Materials that must be recycled
• How do I recycle/dispose of...
• "Use It Again" Guide

• Order bins for your property
• Property Manager's Guide to Recycling
• Services and educational materials
• Annual Recycling Report Form
• TRRAC Newsletter
• Recycling Regulations
• Buy Recycled
• Waste Reduction Tips
• Awards for Outstanding Recyclers