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| Solid Waste and Recycling |
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| Mission Statement
To efficiently and effectively handle the recycling and waste management needs of the City of Dover to meet all areas of responsibility including compliance with Federal, State and local laws, collection of household hazardous and yard wastes, provide the most cost effective markets for recyclable goods and to assist the community through education to be as environmentally conscious as possible.
Goals for the Department
- Coordinate and oversee curbside recycling
- Manage Recycling Center
- Provide household hazardous waste collection
- Collect/compost yard waste
- Coordinate with State and Federal agencies to insure compliance with all applicable laws
- Apply for and administer grant money to aid in programs
- Administer Bag & Tag Program
- Support and assist the Solid Waste Advisory Commission
- Monitor waste stream
- Provide public information
- Manage contract with curbside waste and recycling vendor
- Seek new technologies and ideas to further reduce the waste stream
- Promote Bag & Tag program on a regional, State and Federal level
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| Recycling Center Winter Hours |
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| Winter Hours at the Recycling Center begin on November 3, 2009 The Recycling Center (located at 265 Mast Road) will be open:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8AM to 4 PM and
Saturday from 8AM to 4 PM Seasonal Sunday Hours:
3rd Sunday in September thru the 3rd Sunday in November and
3rd Sunday in April thru the 3rd Sunday in June 8AM to 4PM |
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Solid Waste and Recycling
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