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Education Center Blog

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What is “Source Separated Recycling” and where does it go?

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Apr 5, 2018 in Education Center, Newsroom, Recycling | Comments Off on What is “Source Separated Recycling” and where does it go?

There are three types of recycling, each with their own pros and cons: All-In-One: All trash and recyclables are disposed of in one container with no separation. This material then proceeds to a sorting facility to sort out the recyclables. Pros: Requires no active participation from the user and is the most convenient. Cons: The potential for contamination is extremely high, due to co-mingling with trash, and contaminated materials require extra processing or are rejected and sent to...

Plastic Bags Get a New Life

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Feb 28, 2018 in Education Center, Featured, Newsroom, Recycling, Stewardship | Comments Off on Plastic Bags Get a New Life

With plastic bags continuing to be an environmental concern, Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is doing its part to help. Plastic bags that were collected throughout the previous year at McIntire Recycling Center were transported to the Trex company in Winchester, VA in February 2018. In total, 41,000 lbs of plastic bags were baled and shipped for recycling. To put this in perspective, One pound equals 700 bags 28,700,000 bags were taken to be recycled into composite decking According to the Trex website, a 500 square foot composite deck contains...

Imagine a Day without Water Art Poster Contest Winners Announced

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Nov 17, 2017 in Education Center, Newsroom | Comments Off on Imagine a Day without Water Art Poster Contest Winners Announced

CONTACT: Jill Greiner Water Conservation Program Coordinator City of Charlottesville (434) 970-3877 greinerj@charlottesville.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17th, 2017 Imagine a Day without Water Art Poster Contest Winners Announced Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA – The City of Charlottesville, the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA), and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) participated in their third annual “Imagine a Day without Water,” a national campaign to educate and inspire the community...

Local Art Contest Launches Today for National “Imagine A Day Without Water”

Posted by Miranda Baird on Sep 12, 2017 in Community Project, Education Center, Newsroom, Press Releases, Water | Comments Off on Local Art Contest Launches Today for National “Imagine A Day Without Water”

#Press Release# Submitted by City of Charlottesville Public Utilities September 12, 2017 Charlottesville & Albemarle County Community Raise Awareness about the Value of Water and “Why Does Every Drop Counts” with Student Art Contest Local water utilities join national effort to raise awareness about the value of water and the importance of infrastructure and conservation efforts with a free, public event and student art contest Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA- The City of Charlottesville (City), Albemarle County...