Aug 22, 2006

Company with more-than 90 percent recycling and diversion rate for garbage

"'Computers are like fluorescent bulbs,' he said. 'In large quantities they are considered hazardous waste.


Part of SSWI's success lies in finding ways to divert non-compostable waste from the landfill. Recently, Leonard worked with Pigeon Forge and Sevierville to allow a private business to pick up discarded computers for recycling.



Used computers would not be allowed in the demolition landfill, Leonard said.
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