Published On: Tue, Sep 25th, 2018

City of Boca Raton Launches Pilot Recycling Program with 4Ocean

As sustainability continues to be a significant part of many City projects and programs, a new initiative has been set in place through a pilot program with 4Ocean, a local beach cleanup company that removes trash from the ocean and coastlines. In an agreement with the City of Boca Raton, 4Ocean has now placed recycling bins along some of the City’s beachfront and waterfront parks in an effort to encourage beachgoers and boaters to recycle.

“This program just commenced in early August and depending on the results of the pilot program there is potential to continue to expand these recycling efforts into more of the City’s waterfront parks,” commented Jennifer Bistyga, City of Boca Raton’s Coastal Program Manager. “The City hopes this collaboration will continue to make people aware of the opportunities to recycle materials as much as possible to make sure we all continue do our part in preserving our beaches and waterfront parks.”

The pilot project started with the placement of two 55-gallon bins: one at South Beach Park near the pavilion and the other at Silver Palm Park boat ramp. 4Ocean collects items from the bins each day and sorts through the material at their warehouse to determine all non-recyclable material is removed and disposed of
properly.

“Identifying successful methods for the City to reduce waste, increase recycling and improve our natural environment that can be scaled up is extremely important for the overall sustainability of the City,” commented Lindsey Roland Nieratka, City of Boca Raton’s Sustainability Manager. “I am excited 4Ocean is taking on this pilot program to help Boca Raton identify one of those methods.”

As a city vendor, 4Ocean conducts canal cleanings within the City of Boca Raton limits two-days per week on
average and has also partnered with facilities such as Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in facilitating City beach cleanups. To date, 4Ocean has collected over 1 million pounds of trash worldwide from the ocean and coastlines.

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