The Community of Gilford is currently accepting # 6 plastic (increased polystyrene), much more frequently described as foam or Styrofoam. Locals can bring foam material to the Gilford Solid Waste Facility (GSWC) throughout typical business hrs. We will certainly be gathering the foam in a large container for a couple of weeks up until the brand-new foam compressing system is fully set up as well as our team has actually received training. In the meantime, we are collecting loosened foam so please bring us your “clean and empty” foam when you drop in to reuse and deal with your garbage. With any recyclable material there are items our vendors can accept and also products we can decline so we ask that you check out the new Foam Recycling 101 Flyer initially to aid us keep the recycling stream tidy. Thanks for aiding us to begin an exciting new recycling initiative!
History: The Gilford Department of Public Works (DPW) recently familiarized an initiative by the NH Network Plastics Job Team and numerous Area Governors of Rotating Club to start foam recycling in Northern New England. This work team is looking to minimize foam (polystyrene) waste in garbage dumps, save money on garbage disposal expenses and possibly create income to NH, MA & VT communities. The team was gotten in touch with GREENMAX out of New Jacket that has a copyrighted foam densifying device. Job group discussions are held bi-weekly around the objective of producing a “center and also talked” system throughout north New England for foam collection as well as recycling.