Curbside Recycling Starts In Daphne

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County, in collaboration with the City of Daphne, officially launched its new curbside recycling program, with the first wave of recycling carts being delivered to more than 450 Daphne households that opted into the new service. Residents can recycle common household items made of paper, plastic and aluminum. Residents within Daphne city limits may sign up for curbside recycling anytime for $10 per month, which helps cover the cost of hauling, sorting and responsibly processing recyclable materials. Daphne residents have the option of monthly, quarterly or annual billing through SWDA of Baldwin County. “Recycling isn’t free—hauling, sorting, and processing have real costs,” said Terri Graham, CEO of SWDA. “The new recycling program is optional and a great way to make a difference. With the opening of our new Materials Recovery Facility earlier this year and the upcoming launch of Alabama’s first CHaRM [Center for Hard to Recycle Materials] facility in Fairhope, we are building the infrastructure needed to significantly reduce landfill waste and give Baldwin County residents more sustainable options.”