My apartment doesn't have a recycling program, and I'd like to talk to someone about starting one. Please read

Question

I don't know who to talk to, and I don't know what to say? Should I write a letter?

All the trash just gets thrown away

Answer 1

make a request to the manager i guess, or you could start your own like collect papers or cans and then bring it to the recycling place yourself :]

Answer 2

Talk to the land-owner and try to get a petition from other tenants. :)

Answer 3

I suggest talking to the manager if you have a good relationship and they are fairly receptive.  If you are a little shy I would write up a proposal drafting ideas about where the recycling center would be located in your apartment complex as well as what would be recycled (glass, plastic-which types, #2, 6 etc., paper, cardboard, grey board(like cereal boxes and soda case boxes).  Then I would maybe include some interesting facts about recycling to perk their interests and get their minds thinking about it, throw in information suggesting what the recycling bins would be and where they'd come from and if they would cost anything and how much if you happen to know.  If you are handy you could offer to construct a large box/bin with different sections for different items-this would show your commitment even though they would probably say no for liability reasons etc. and get commercial bins. You could also add information about where area recycling centers are and if they do pick ups or if anyone can drop off at any time- and how close they are. You might also want to address abnormal items like furniture. Is there a good will close by? is there room to store furniture residents no longer want that other residents may use...it could be like a loan closet for new residents until they get all of their furniture moved in-it could be an incentive for people to move in to your complex over another one and could help make it more marketable.  Another option could be to suggest having a rummage sale once or twice a year (we have one in the spring and fall) or to have a bulletin residents can post item ads on kind of like you used to find in laundry mats (I suppose they still have them, I haven't been to one in ages).

I hope I helped with some ideas, good luck and applause from the peanut gallery on your commitment to improving our living conditions and doing what's right.

Thank you!

Answer 4

Yeah u should definately write a letter tell them to start a recycling program but have some good facts to go with  it supporting details would be good so Good Luck i hope my advice helps

Answer 5

You would have to talk to the landlord (the person/company that owns the building), or you might be able to talk to the site manager, if you have one. It would be whomever you would contact when there are problems with your apartment or even if you had problems with neighbors. Writing a letter, at least to get your thoughts together about such a program, would be a great way to start. Another thing is to try to find out what the recycling laws and regulations are in your city. It is even possible that the city has some requirements for recycling that the landlord hasn't started following yet.

You might also talk to your neighbors in the building and find out if they are interested. If you can get several people to go along with you (write up a request to start a recycling program, talk to your neighbors and have them sign it if they are interested), it is more likely that you can get the landlord or manager to do something about it.

Good luck! It's great that you want to do this.