Editor: Re: 鈥淩esidents need answers on recyclables鈥� (The Times, Jan. 27).
It is important to clarify a few points in the letter 鈥淩esidents need answers on recyclables.鈥� Multi-Material BC (MMBC) assumed direct responsibility for collecting recycling in City of 91原创 on Jan. 1, and has an agreement with Emterra Environmental to collect recyclables from residents鈥� curbsides.
When collecting recycling in the City of 91原创, Emterra regularly uses trucks with three compartments: one for paper, one for containers, and one for glass.
Emterra used a two-compartment truck for a few days in mid-January after experiencing technical issues with the three-compartment truck.
The two-compartment truck was a temporary measure while the three-compartment truck was repaired. When recyclables are sorted into these three streams, we can ensure that more of the materials that are collected are successfully recycled. By moving to multi-stream recycling collection, we hope to improve performance and reduce the cost of your community鈥檚 recycling program.
Finally, it is important to clarify that MMBC鈥檚 packaging and printed paper recycling program is completely financed by the businesses that supply these materials to residents.
Allen Langdon, managing director,
Multi-Material BC (MMBC)
