Recyclebank Enters New York State

New York City-based Recyclebank has launched its rewards-for-recycling program in Brookhaven, N.Y., making the municipality the first community in New York State to deploy the program. The program rewards people for recycling, with discounts and deals from local and national businesses. The program will begin Aug. 3. More than 300 communities in the United States and the U.K. partner with Recyclebank on the program.

“At Recyclebank, we believe in the power of individual actions. We’ve seen how monumental the collective impact can be when members of local communities, government and businesses work together,” said Beth Kean-Waddell, northeast vice president at Recyclebank at a ceremony held in Blue Point, N.Y. Aug 1. “We’re thrilled to kick off our partnership with the Town of Brookhaven who is committed to improving their community through green actions. Together, we can enable people to take small steps that make a huge impact on their communities, local economies and the planet.”

“The Town of Brookhaven has encouraged increased recycling over the past year and has seen positive results so far. We are taking our efforts to the next level by partnering with Recyclebank, which will offer incentives to residents to increase their household recycling,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko. “Recycling helps the environment and by increasing recycling efforts both residents and the Town can save money. While earning everyday savings from Recyclebank, residents will have the opportunity to protect the environment, invigorate the local economy and keep their community clean.”

To earn rewards for recycling, residents who are part of the Brookhaven Recycling Collection Services must register for a free account at www.Recyclebank.com.