Waste Industries, North Carolina State University Start Program

Waste Industries USA, Inc. announced the formation of a partnership arrangement with the North Carolina State University Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling.

The program will be introduced at the North Carolina State University's home football games this fall. "This alliance was brought about through the efforts of many people and emphasizes the ongoing efforts of Waste Industries to participate within the community to encourage recycling of cans and bottles. Chuck Amato, head football coach at NC State University, brings this program the focus it needs to raise the level of importance of recycling and Waste Industries is pleased to be a part of it," said Jim W. Perry, President and CEO of Waste Industries USA, Inc.

Special "Chuck It " zones will be located throughout the parking lots and outside the gates of Carter Finley Stadium. In addition, "Chuckwagons" will cruise the parking lots of Raleigh's RBC Center prior to games collecting cans and bottles from fans as they tailgate before NC State's WolfPack takes the field.

The NCSU Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling oversees solid waste and recycling services for the university and last year diverted more than 2,487 tons of material from area landfills. Additional support for the "Chuck It" Recycling Program was provided through a grant from the Wake County Environmental Services.