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0 Town of Chapel Hill 3-3 There are three compost demonstration sites to inform the public about proper methods for backyard composting, located at Culbreth Junior High School, the Chapel Hill Community Center, and the Agricultural Extension Office in Hillsborough. The recycling program continues to provide public education on solid waste and to support both volunteer and for - profit recycling activities through referrals, technical assistance, logistical support and publicity. Key Objectives for 1991 -92 To maintain and expand existing programs, including new drop -off sites, addition of tin can collections, expansion of commercial glass and cardboard, multi - family complexes and mixed paper at a central site (market permitting). To develop mobile buy -back program to serve rural haulers and residents in order to provide convenient monetary incentive to recycle, thereby increasing overall recycling. To provide periodic newsletters to the public to keep them informed on solid waste and recycling issues. To operate compost demonstration sites, conduct workshops and sell at least 100 backyard composting bins to public. To conduct a household hazardous waste program that includes identification of wastes in the community, education and collection. To conduct outreach and teacher training; continue to work with businesses, community organizations and over 400 recycling volunteers. To recycle 4,100 tons of paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, steel and other materials.