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San Francisco began a city-wide recycling program dubbed "The Fantastic Three" in 2000. Under the program, residents are given three carts: blue for recyclables, green for compost, and black for garbage. | San Francisco began a city-wide recycling program dubbed "The Fantastic Three" in 2000. Under the program, residents are given three carts: blue for recyclables, green for compost, and black for garbage. | ||
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Recycling in San Francisco
San Francisco has a goal of having "zero waste" by 2020. This is in response to California's mandate for a recycling rate of 50% by 2003. San Francisco is currently recycling 70% of its waste, which is the highest recycling rate in the United States! In 1996, San Francisco was recycling at a rate of 35%. The large increase is due to their innovative policies. San Francisco is aiming to achieve a self-imposed recycling rate of 75% by 2010.
"The Fantastic Three"
San Francisco began a city-wide recycling program dubbed "The Fantastic Three" in 2000. Under the program, residents are given three carts: blue for recyclables, green for compost, and black for garbage.
