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PRESS RELEASE
Fontana
looks to turn Cans into Cash, again
Release Date: September 10, 2008
Fontana,
California, September 15, 2008. 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 two years in a row, Fontana has been the national leader for their
population category. In 2007 alone, Fontana recycled 745,000 lbs of aluminum cans and
the city looks to win again in 2008.
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 two
year net gain of $10,000 and the diversion of nearly 1 million total lbs of aluminum
beverage cans from the landfill. Additionally, residents have benefited 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.
Contact Information:
Dan
Chadwick, Public Works Manager
Telephone: (909) 350-6798
E-Mail:
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