Provo City is extending the deadline for residents to opt out of its household curbside recycling program to September 9. A total of 2,671 opted out by the original deadline on August 7, which would have added over 10,000 more residential sanitation customers to the program, and increased participation from 24 percent to 84 percent.
The city has extended the deadline to make sure that number reflects reality before ordering new blue recycling cans and delivering them in October. "We're pleased that so many want to recycle," stated city spokesperson Helen Anderson. "But we don't want anyone to be surprised when a blue can shows up on their doorstep next month. We want to make sure residents know it's optional." The city recently sent those who had not yet opted out a postcard with the new deadline.
To opt out before the September 9 deadline, residents may call the Provo City Helpline at 801-852-6000. Those who do not opt out will get a blue can from Allied Waste in October, and service and charges will start in November. The cost is $4.75 per month, and those enrolled in either the curbside household recycling or the yard waste recycling program will be charged $2 less for regular garbage service.
Residents can find more information about the recycling program, including cost, schedule, and what to recycle, at www.provo.org.
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