BURRTEC NEWS

June 2013
BURRTEC NEWS
Waste Recycling Newsletter
Sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries
Reduce Unwanted Mail and Save Money
Many businesses rely on direct mail as a part of their marketing plan. Some have found that it can be a waste of money and resources.
Motivated by a desire to be good stewards of the environment, the United States Postal Service (USPS) generated more revenue and
saved millions of dollars with green initiatives, and it continues to explore more mailing options that will make the planet a better place
to live. By reducing the amount of energy, water, and landfill waste and employing heavy recycling management, the USPS saved
approximately $52 million in 2012. In order to maximize your visibility but decrease costs and waste, follow these tips from the USPS.
• Look for value! Postcards, smaller packaging or simple gifts can be cost-effective and use fewer materials. Recycled and
biodegradable paper are also great choices; companies should promote that they use environmentally friendly materials,
too, says Target Marketing Magazine.
• Repurpose, reduce and recycle! Be very organized and conservative with inventory so unused materials do not go to
waste. If there is excess mail supplies, find a way to put them to good use in the next campaign or recycle them properly.
• Keep your mail lists up to date. You waste money and time mailing materials to addresses that are no longer valid.
Reduce waste and conserve resources by periodically updating your list(s).
• Track to see what works and what doesn’t. Evaluate your return on investment after a marketing campaign, says Target
Marketing Magazine. Consider a different marketing method if a direct mail campaign was not successful last time.
If you want to minimize the amount of direct mail you receive here are some tips:
• Ask for Cooperation: When receiving catalogs, advertising flyers or other offers from companies that you will not do
business with, ask them to remove your address from their list.
• Control your Exposure: When submitting purchase orders, registrations for classes/conferences and subscriptions include
a statement about preventing waste and protecting privacy by not adding your address to mailing lists.
• Spread the word: Your company or organization should let everyone know about the goal of minimizing waste from
unwanted mail.
Contact Information
Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
(661) 222-2249
26000 Springbrook Avenue, Suite 101
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday* 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
(*on holiday weeks)
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Holiday Schedule
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• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
When the holiday falls on a weekday, •collections
for the
New Year’s
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the week will be delayed by one day. There is no service interruption
or delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
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Business Hazardous Waste
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Business Hazardous Waste Removal Program
Does your business generate used oil or hazardous waste,
but not enough to justify the expense of regular pick-ups by
a licensed hauler? Are batteries, fluorescent bulbs, or other
universal waste hiding like a monster in your closet? The City
can help! Let At Your Door and the City of Santa Clarita help you
properly dispose of your hazardous waste. Call At Your Door
directly at (800) HHW-PKUP to determine whether you qualify
for a collection or to schedule a pick-up.
Examples of wastes that can not be thrown in the trash:
· Used Motor Oil & Gasoline
· Antifreeze
· Car Batteries
· Pesticides & Herbicides
· Various Cleaners with Acid
· Paint, Paint Thinner, and Turpentine
· Mercury Containing Products
· Televisions and Monitors
· Electronic Devices
· Fluorescent Light Tubes & CFLS
· Household Batteries
· Glues and degreasers
· Pool chemicals
The 2nd Annual cArt aRt Contest
The 2nd Annual cArt aRt contest
brought creativity once again. On
Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the
City’s Earth Arbor Day event artists,
families, businesses, and church
groups submitted decorated trash
& recycling carts for a contest
that encouraged participants to
transform a basic cart into a vibrant
piece of artwork. This year there
was a “fan favorite” vote that got
event visitors involved in selecting
their preferred cart. Cash prizes
were awarded to the winners.
“Recycling Robot” Grand Prize
Winner by Green Convergence
Save Money Today
with Recycling Market
Development Zones
If you operate a business that produces recycled content
materials or offers exciting and effective ways to reduce
waste, your business could qualify for the City of Santa
Clarita’s Recycling Market Development Zones (RMDZ).
Qualifying businesses can take advantage of RMDZ
benefits, including:
Proper use and disposal of these materials is critical to your
safety and the health of the environment.
One of the reasons it’s important
to recycle…look how long it
takes these items to decompose!
Paper Towel: 2-4 weeks
Cardboard: 2 months
Milk Carton: 5 years
Foam Plastic Cup: 50 years
Plastic Bottle: 450 years
• Loans to help with real estate, equipment, working
capital, and more.
• Technical assistance to help evaluate technology and
equipment, provide geographical data, and more.
• Free marketing for your business.
The City of Santa Clarita is proud to be designated as
one of the state’s 35 Recycling Market Development
Zones and pass on savings to local businesses. For
more information, visit GreenSantaClarita.com/RMDZ,
or call the City’s Environmental Services Division at
(661) 286-4098.
Temporary Containers For Special Clean-Ups
Burrtec offers large and small containers for residential clean-ups and special projects.
Containers are available for 7-day rentals and include delivery and removal. All unwanted
materials can be placed directly into the container with the exception of hazardous waste,
tires or large amounts of dirt, rock, concrete, or asphalt. Please call our Customer Service
Department to order one today!
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