 Q
- How much trash is generated from Portland’s Race for the
Cure®?
A – In 2002, Race participants generated 15,000 pounds
of trash and recycling during the Race.
Q – How much did the Portland Race
for the Cure® recycle in 2002?
A – The Race recycled 72.27% of the waste (up from 68%
in 2001).
Q – How many volunteers does it take
to manage the waste and recycling at the Race for the Cure?
A – In 2002, there were about 50 dedicated volunteers
who helped with the recycling and waste collection. Additionally,
the Race relies on the services of over 30 people from the Multnomah
County Corrections facility and Multnomah County Community Service
program to help clean up the park and move material.
The Portland Race for the Cure® Committee is committed to making
the Race an environmentally responsible event. Recycling is an important
part of the Race because a significant amount of trash is generated
in a very short period of time. Without the help of Race participants,
we would not be able to recycle as much as we do. We are trying
to minimize our impact on the environment and ensure that recyclable
materials stay out of our landfills.
- Food waste – bagels, bananas, cereal, yogurt, napkins,
waxed cups and paper plates,
- Containers – plastic water bottles, juice boxes and aluminum
cans,
- Cardboard,
- Mixed paper, and
- Film plastics – shrink and stretch wrap and plastic bags.
- Yogurt tubs and tubes,
- Coffee cups and lids,
- Plastic wrappers,
- Plastic cups,
- Caps from water bottles, and
- Tyvek race numbers.
- Taking only what you need from the sponsor/vendor booths. The
rest will either go back to the vendor or be donated to a charitable
organization.
- Don’t litter. It takes volunteers a very long time to pick
up bottle caps and small pieces of trash on the ground.
- Recycle and prevent waste at your home and work every day. For
information on recycling and waste prevention, please call Metro
Recycling Information Center at 503-234-3000.
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