Earthworm - Get Started

Recycling with Earthworm is easy. Here’s what you need to do to get started:

1. Select an Office Recycling Coordinator

The Office Recycling Coordinator will be Earthworm's primary contact and will be responsible for overseeing the program within your office. This job doesn’t take much time and will ensure that your recycle program stays on track.

2. Conduct an Office Survey

Go around your office and identify an area where you can store paper to be collected for recycling. Make sure this location is easily accessible by our wheeled bins or handtrucks. If finding a suitable spot is difficult, call us and we can make alternative suggestions.

3. Post and Distribute Memos, Signs, or Other Communication Media

Keep your co-workers informed of the hows, whys and successes of the program. Earthworm will provide signs and yearly tonnage totals. Everyone’s participation is essential for a successful recycling program.

Be sure to communicate the following:

Why, where and when your company is starting a recycling program.
Introduction of your Office Recycling Coordinator and Earthworm.
Types of paper to be collected.
Collection, storage, and pick-up details.
Ask for feedback - questions, concerns, suggestions.

STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT

Earthworm understands that not all offices are the same. That's why we offer you a choice of storage equipment for your paper. Choose what is best for you!

Boxes

We are willing to collect paper that you have stored in cardboard boxes. Most offices simply use the boxes that their copier paper comes in. Remember to save the lids so that the boxes will stack neatly in your office while awaiting pick up and don't fill up a large box that cannot be lifted when full.

Barrels

Some offices prefer to use wheeled, plastic barrels to store their paper in. Earthworm will provide all companies with one free barrel and additional barrels at $39.95 ea. These barrels are 34 gallons in size (approx. 24" x 24" x 38" tall) and hold roughly 4 or 5 boxes worth of paper.

Hampers

For larger offices, Earthworm provides wheeled hampers to store paper in. These hampers are loaned at no cost but must be filled within 4 weeks. Dimensions are 31" x 44" x 39"H.

EARTHWORM, INC.
35 Medford Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Tel: 617-628-1844
Fax: 617-628-2773
E-mail: info@earthwormrecycling.org

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		Getting Started Recycling with Earthworm is easy. Here’s what you need to do to get started: 1. Select an Office Recycling Coordinator The Office Recycling Coordinator will be Earthworm's primary contact and will be responsible for overseeing the program within your office. This job doesn’t take much time and will ensure that your recycle program stays on track. 2. Conduct an Office Survey Go around your office and identify an area where you can store paper to be collected for recycling. Make sure this location is easily accessible by our wheeled bins or handtrucks. If finding a suitable spot is difficult, call us and we can make alternative suggestions. 3. Post and Distribute Memos, Signs, or Other Communication Media Keep your co-workers informed of the hows, whys and successes of the program. Earthworm will provide signs and yearly tonnage totals. Everyone’s participation is essential for a successful recycling program. Be sure to communicate the following: Why, where and when your company is starting a recycling program. Introduction of your Office Recycling Coordinator and Earthworm. Types of paper to be collected. Collection, storage, and pick-up details. Ask for feedback - questions, concerns, suggestions. STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT Earthworm understands that not all offices are the same. That's why we offer you a choice of storage equipment for your paper. Choose what is best for you! Boxes We are willing to collect paper that you have stored in cardboard boxes. Most offices simply use the boxes that their copier paper comes in. Remember to save the lids so that the boxes will stack neatly in your office while awaiting pick up and don't fill up a large box that cannot be lifted when full. Barrels Some offices prefer to use wheeled, plastic barrels to store their paper in. Earthworm will provide all companies with one free barrel and additional barrels at $39.95 ea. These barrels are 34 gallons in size (approx. 24" x 24" x 38" tall) and hold roughly 4 or 5 boxes worth of paper. Hampers For larger offices, Earthworm provides wheeled hampers to store paper in. These hampers are loaned at no cost but must be filled within 4 weeks. Dimensions are 31" x 44" x 39"H. EARTHWORM, INC. 35 Medford Street Somerville, MA 02143 Tel: 617-628-1844 Fax: 617-628-2773 E-mail: info@earthwormrecycling.org

Getting Started