PEAT Peaks Environmental Action Team

from Mary Anne Mitchell

Further details about the recycling bins on Peaks Island:

• There are 7 containers all down front.  The year round one at the entrance to the boat, one in the waiting room by the boat, one in front of Peaks Café, one in front of the ice cream store, one on the other corner by  the bulletin board, one by the post office, and one outside the library and community center.
• The bags come from Public Works at the island transfer station.  There should be extra bags in the bottom of the containers for people to use when emptying the bins. If you need more, I also have bags on my porch at 31 Sterling Street.
• When taking bottles out, you can spot check for garbage. We are currently in the process of having all recycling bins clearly marked cans and bottles only.
• You can double-bag the bottles so there will be no leakage.  You can then reuse the outer bag again if you'd like.
• Pick bottles up whatever way works for you -- daily, two or three times a week. As this is the beginning of the recycling effort, we are not certain how often the bins need to be checked, and the frequency will likely depend on the weather and foot traffic on the island.
• Casco Bay Lines will ship the bottles over for free. Nick Mavodones approved the arrangement, so if there are any questions, please refer them to him. Also, if you can find someone that goes to town regularly in a truck, you could ask if he or she would transport them.
• I have gone to the East End Redemption Center on Washington Ave., on the left hand side of the street, right before getting on I-295 north.  You can take them anywhere you want if that is easier for you. If you're going into town you can bring over a bag or two of redeemables in your island cart, for example.

If you have any other questions, or problems, you can call Mary Anne at 766-5152. This is an ongoing process to make it as easy as possible for the people picking up. Thanks to everyone picking up.