PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY RECYLE TOUR - 478202

The Prince George's County Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), converted into a processing facility for single-stream collection in September 2007. Single stream collection, defined as the placement of all recyclable materials into one container/ bin for curbside pick-up, is a much more efficient and convenient method of collection for County citizens and residents. The primary functions of the MRF are to remove contaminants, separate paper by grade, segregate ferrous and aluminium containers, divided plastic by resin type and sort glass by color. Once separated, the glass, aluminum, steel plastic and paper are baled or crushed and shipped to end markets.

The tour includes lecture, and physical viewing of production. Lecture is educational information and questions and answers on recycling in Prince George's County and the procedures at the Materials Recycling Facility.