Implementing a Recycling Network
How to start a monofilament (fishing line) recycling program
There are 2 potential components to a fishing line recycling
program:
Indoor Bins
(Cardboard)
The cardboard recycling containers are available at no cost from
Pure Fishing (the parent company of Berkley) by calling Karen
Afinson at 877-777-3850 ext. 8419.
These bins are approximately 3 feet in height, 17 inches wide
and 17 inches deep. The display holds 2 cardboard boxes; one for
fishing line and the other for spools. Both boxes have UPS
postage-paid labels. When they are full, they may be sealed and
picked up by UPS for shipping back to Pure Fishing in Iowa for
recycling. The best locations for these boxes are tackle shops and
marinas. Pure Fishing is willing to send out quantities of these to
individuals who are starting recycling programs.
Outdoor Bins (PVC)
The outdoor (PVC) stations are made of PVC pipe. You may construct
your own or obtain bins from the FWC for Florida
programs while supplies are available. If you construct your
own bins, use the Bin
Materials List and the Bin Construction
Instructions so that your bins will be similar in appearance to
existing bins.
For large installations or complete program start up, please
view the Recycling
Network document which details information about the sources
and materials that were used to start a program in North East
Florida.
Outdoor Bin Stickers and
Signs
There are 5 different vinyl stickers and a metal sign that can be
used on each bin. The two round logo stickers are being used to
maintain consistency with other monofilament recycling programs in
the state. Stickers may be obtained from the FWC for Florida
programs and for non-Florida programs they may be purchased by making a donation.
For large installations or complete program start-up, you may
purchase quantities of most of these stickers from the vendors in
the Recycling
Network document or you can download the sticker logos for a
local vendor of your choice to reprint.
Signs that accompany bins are generally 12" x 18" (vinyl or
metal) and read:
Keep Our Waterways Tangle-Free
Recycle Your Fishing Line Responsibly
They may also display logos of program contributors.
Order
Signs for the Florida MRRP
Other location-specific signs that may accompany bins may also
be seen throughout Florida. Examples include:
Outdoor Bin Signs
Signs can be purchased through the PRIDE program, which is a
program through the prison system in Florida (1-800-443-7601; see
http://www.pridefl.com/). 100
signs cost $225 (they are 12" x 18" vinyl signs with white letters
on blue background).
Bin Upkeep
The stations are emptied by volunteers (about every 2-4 weeks);
the line is taken to one of the locations that has a cardboard
recycling box. Volunteers complete a data sheet each time they
check on the station (below).
The recycling bin stations are emptied by volunteers about every
2-4 weeks as necessary. The line is cleaned and taken to one of the
locations with an indoor cardboard recycling box. Volunteers should
complete a data sheet each time
they check on the station. This information should be submitted to
the program coordinator to be tallied and sent to the FWC.
For more information on implementing MRRP, download the entire
document by clicking below.
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