Spring 2021 Hometown Messenger

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Shakopee recycles Diving into Shakopee's 2020 recycling numbers

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Every other week, your neighbors line up dozens of yellow-topped recycling bins up and down the street. Have you ever wondered what's in there? The 2020 City of Shakopee Recycling report gives a glimpse into residents' recycling habits and offers a few tips on how all of us can ensure our recycling finds new life.

DID YOU KNOW? National recycling contamination rates are approximately 30 percent. That means much of what we attempt to recycle actually ends up in the landfill. While Shakopee residents tend to do better, the city did see an increase in contamination rates to 20 percent in 2020. A full grill, textiles and bagged recyclables accounted for most of the contamination. Do you know what's recyclable? Check out page 4 for tips.

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RECYCLABLE ITEMS COLLECTED IN 2020 BY WEIGHT

Public Safety Chief's Notes

Non-Recyclables 7.7%

Cardboard Boxes 12.8%

Cover Photo: Shakopee's playgrounds are a favorite place to play. Zachary enjoys the rope climbing structure at Green Meadows Park in the 2020 Show Off Shakopee photo contest Fun at Parks winner. Photo by Sonja Keltgen.

Glass 25.5%

Aluminum Cans 1.6%

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Other 1.6%

Steel

Paper/ Newspapers 43.2%

Cans

1.58%

Plastics 6.1%

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DID YOU KNOW? In 2020, Republic Services collected 3,038 tons of recyclables from residential properties in Shakopee. The average Shakopee household recycled 40 pounds/month last year.

98.6% OF SHAKOPEE HOUSEHOLDS PARTICIPATE IN CURBSIDE RECYCLING

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