Polinger Shannon & Luchs Company and its properties are committed to supporting the Green movement. The Company recognizes the importance of caring for our environment. We educate our employees and the people who live in and visit our communities on what we can do to contribute to bettering the environment. Currently, each property is replacing (or has replaced) all apartment shower heads, faucets and toilets with low flow devices. Also we have/or will be replacing incandescent lighting with fluorescent or compact florescent light bulbs. All chemicals used for cleaning etc. in the common areas are environmentally safe wherever possible. And finally, we are designing designated recycling areas at each of our apartment communities.

Please take the time to read through this brochure, containing Green Tips for Apartment Residents and Recycling information. Join Polinger Shannon & Luchs in our efforts to make a better future.

RECYCLING

Recycling collection areas are also available at our York County property. Recyclables may also be delivered to the Waste Management Center’s Recycling Drop Off Facility located at 145 Goodwin Neck Road, Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All containers must have their lids removed and be washed out for proper recycling.

RESIDENTIAL COOKING OIL DROP-OFF RECYCLING

Did you know that cooking oil and grease are recyclable and should not be discarded down the drain, NOR should they be disposed of in landfills in liquid form? Dumping grease, fats, and oil can clog sewer lines, causing sewage back-ups and flooding. Sewage back-ups can damage personal and public property. In addition, free flowing liquids should NEVER be placed in a landfill.

• York County has added cooking oil recycling
• Residents may now bring up to five gallons per visit

Learn more at www.yorkcounty.gov!

COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

York County

Waste Management Center's Recycling
Drop Off Facility
145 Goodwin Neck Road
Yorktown, VA

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday
General Inquiries: 890-3780

The best way to reduce waste is not to create it in the first place. If waste is prevented, there is no need or cost for the collection, processing and disposal.

TIPS FOR Reducing waste:

• Buy products made with recycled content.
• Donate usable clothing, furniture, and other goods.
• Rent, share or borrow items not used frequently.
• Buy concentrates or items in bulk.
• Buy durable and reusable products vs. disposable items.
• Buy less packaged items.
• When shopping, bring reusable bags.

Did you know?

• Lighting accounts for nearly 25% of total energy costs in the home or office.
• Fluorescent light bulbs consume 75% less electricity, last 4-15 times longer, and generate 74% less heat than incandescent bulbs.
• For every ton of paper that is recycled, we save 7,000 gallons of water, 380 gallons of oil, and enough electricity to power an average house for six months.
• You can run a TV for six hours on the amount of electricity that is saved by recycling one aluminum can.
• By recycling just one glass bottle, you save enough electricity to power a 100-watt bulb for four hours.
• According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a faucet dripping at one drop per second wastes 2,700 gallons per year.