MANCHESTER, NH

On January 30th, 2006, the City of Manchester, New Hampshire, entered into a contract with Corcoran Environmental Services, Inc that will benefit the community and the region for years to come. The multi-decade partnership will bring together committed elements from the municipal and private sector in the management of an effective plan for Manchester’s waste issues.

On March 1, 2006, Corcoran Environmental Services started curbside collection of recyclables in the City of Manchester. Under the new program, recyclables will be collected weekly on the same day as residential trash collection. This program, along with the “Yard Waste” collection program that begins April 10th, is just the beginning stages of the new recycling management plan for the city and region. The program, which extends to the year 2056, will offer the residents of Manchester and regional municipalities an opportunity in controlling waste budgets by recycling effectively. This long term program will effect the next generation in controlling cost.

We understand that effective recycling means that the entire residential community participates. We realize not all residents recycle now and we know the reasons why. With this in mind, Corcoran Environmental Services has prepared to invest in the city and its residents in making this recycling process simple and easy. Within two years, every residential household will receive a “Single Stream” collection toter for their recyclables. The first question that comes up is “What is Single Stream recycling?” It simply means that all recyclables will be put into this one container. The resident has no responsibility to separate or sort any of the approved materials that go into this container. Ninety percent of what each of us throws away as trash is recyclable. Almost ever product container you purchase still has an inherent value once the product is gone. This “Single Stream” process can capture thousand of tons of material that would be sent to the land fill. This “Single Stream” collection process will not only save the city millions of dollars in disposal fees, but with the Corcoran Environmental program, create revenue for the city similar to the Verizon Center and the Fisher Cats Ballpark.

One of the most dynamic aspects of this new program will be the construction of a state of the art “Materials Recovery Facility” (MRF) here in Manchester. This facility will process “Single Stream” materials and separate it by commodity. The sorting process is accomplished by specific equipment designed to separate one type of material from the next. Additional sorting will be done manually by plant personnel. The mission of the “MRF” as it relates to the community and the city, is to create substantial waste cost diversion by “Single Stream “ recycling, profit share with the city on commodities sold and the jobs for Manchester residents. This facility will bring long term financial control of solid waste and recycling to Manchester and many other municipalities in New Hampshire.

It is important to understand that an effective program takes an effort by all parties involved. The residents of Manchester are very fortunate to have an exceptional Public Works Department working for them. Few residents know that the City of Manchester has one of the most effective Public Works Department on the East Coast. Corcoran Environmental Services is pleased to be working with this dedicated group of people.

Corcoran Environmental Services has offices located conveniently in downtown Manchester, just a short walk from City Hall. We are available to all Manchester residents for any needs related to recycling or yardwaste collection. Our offices are open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To download the 2008 yardwaste collection schedule, click here.

For more information on Manchester's recycling program, click here.