JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown City Beautification Committee has been a big supporter of implementing recycling for the community for the last six years.

Recently, the Jamestown City Council took the steps to make it a reality

The Jamestown City Council approved a bid from Renaissance Recycling to provide the curbside service. Paulette Ritter and Joan Morris are both members of the City Beautification Committee. They provided some more information on recycling and what it means for the residents.

What Do These Recycling Terms Mean?

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Joan Morris with the committee explains that single stream refers to the type of recycling that Jamestown would be participating in.

When it comes to Pay-As-You-Throw, Morris states that it does not include the recycling aspect, but rather the city landfill.

Residents will be asked to pay for what they throw into the landfill once recycling is implemented. Right now, residents play a flat fee for garbage pick-up. Moving forward, they will have the chance to pick and choose what size bin they want; small, medium and large.

How Will Recycling Pick-Up Work?
This has been a large concern for the committee.

Morris stated that recycling would be picked-up just like garbage in Jamestown, but would only occur once every two weeks.

According to Morris, roughly 60% of all Jamestown residents have their garbage pick-up in the alley behind their homes. Morris pointed out that it was a concern of theirs to make sure those bidding on the project knew that alley pick-up would be important to the community.

Paulette Ritter pointed out that Ralph Friebel understood that need for the community.

What Is The Change in Garbage Rates?
City rates will be changing in order to pay for curbside recycling in Jamestown.

Currently, residents pay to have a city garbage bin that is picked up weekly.

Morris says that rates will increase to $15.65 on January 1st, 2017. Residents will be given bins based on how much they recycle. For example, if a resident recycles a lot and does not throw away items, they could be given a smaller garbage bin, costing them less money.

Residents are not required to recycle, but those who do recycle will pay less than those who don’t.

How Can I Start Recycling Now?
Renaissance Recycling is currently the local source for those who want to begin recycling now.

They operate during their regular hours and during special hours on Saturday’s. Residents can bring their recyclables to the center for separation. When curbside operations begin, residents will not need to separate their items. Glass will also not be accepted in the curbside pick-up.

Currently, the City Beautification Committee is taking steps to prepare residents for recycling in the area. Morris and Ritter both state that they are willing to do presentation and speak at events to answer any questions that residents may have.

Residents can begin recycling now if they choose, but will not have curbside recycling until July 1st, 2017. Morris pointed out that it’ll be a change in mindset for area residents, but it’s been a long time in the making.

Visit www.jamestownchamber.com to learn more about the City Beautification Committee or recycling.