Detroit’s Department of Public Works is expanding its recycling program with dozens of new recycling bins at bus stops throughout the city and the addition of two electric heavy-duty vehicles to their fleet. “Recycling is one of the many things and strategies we’re trying to do in order to get people to litter less and, ultimately, use less to make our city beautiful,” said Sam Krassenstein, Detroit’s deputy director of the Department of Public Works.
Forty-two blue recycling bins have been installed at bus stops across all seven districts in Detroit. One of the new electric trucks will collect recycling from these bus stops, while the second truck will gather recyclables from small apartments, restaurants, and businesses.
“So, these trucks will be specific to recycling on our commercial corridors,” Krassenstein said. Detroit residents have responded positively to the initiative. “I obviously think electric vehicles and recycling are a great idea. That’s all good news to me, and I love living in this city,” said Rob Abbott, a Detroit resident.