Chesapeake Seeing "Rewards"

For Immediate Release 

City of Chesapeake starting to see the “Rewards” with Perks program

TFC Recycling Perks program is making an impact

Chesapeake, VA- September 26, 2011- Four-months after launching the first city-wide recycling rewards program in the region, TFC Recycling, in partnership with Recycling Perks, is saving municipalities and residents as promised.

Participation in the Recycling Perks program has tripled this quarter with close to 15% of the city households participating.   In Chesapeake, and in Suffolk, where the Recycling Perks program only started earlier in early September, residents are cashing in recycling participation points for rewards to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, hardware and sporting goods stores as well as area attractions. Households can realize savings up to $300 a year with Recycling Perks.

The quantity of recyclable materials collected in the City of Chesapeake has increased more than 600,000 pounds since the rewards program began in May.  

“We are excited that residents are enjoying the Recycling Perks program and are really pleased to see some very positive increases in recycling,” says Elizabeth Vaughn, Public Works Information Specialist for the City of Chesapeake.            

Homeowners in Chesapeake and Suffolk can sign-up for Recycling Perks online and start saving money with their rewards immediately. “The program is designed to reward   residents who currently recycle at home while encouraging others to participate,” says Bill Dempsey, President of Recycling Perks. “These cities have embraced recycling in a very positive and proactive manner, and we’re thrilled to see this connection between the launch of our rewards program and an increase in curbside participation, making it a win-win for the community and environment.”

“Recycling Perks has a bright future. Serving the community both environmentally and offering financial incentives to its citizens and businesses,” says Mr. Cannon, an excited Chesapeake resident. “’Your responsiveness to my questions rather than the cook book response ‘someone will get back to you within 2 business days’ means a lot to us users.”’           

Residents of Chesapeake and Suffolk that would like to claim their rewards can do so through in their free account at www.recyclingperks.com

About Recycling Perks:

             Launched in partnership with TFC Recycling in the spring of 2011, Recycling Perks strives to improve household recycling efforts, reduce waste, and promote local businesses by offering great savings and exclusive deals that reward recyclers.

 About TFC Recycling:

            TFC Recycling is a locally owned and operated recycling and waste removal company, providing residential and commercial recycling and waste removal. Established in 1973, TFC Recycling believes “it’s not how many customers we serve, but how we serve our customers.” TFC Recycling employs more than 340 people and recycles more than 40 million pounds of material each year.