Collinsville’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its new wastewater treatment facility. The city is actively working to reduce its environmental footprint through various green initiatives. A composting facility is in the works, which will process not only sludge from the wastewater plant but also yard waste and storm debris. This is part of a broader effort to reduce the city’s reliance on landfills and repurpose waste materials. In addition, the city has embraced recycling and water conservation. Although curbside recycling is not yet available, Collinsville offers drop-off facilities where residents can bring their recyclables. The city also hosts a rain barrel giveaway each year in partnership with the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA), promoting water conservation efforts. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are also making their way into the community. Two EV city operates its electric utility, boasting higher reliability than investor-owned utilities. The city’s response time during outages is significantly faster, with major events being resolved in under three hours.To accommodate future growth, Collinsville is investing $8 million in a new substation, a project that is expected to be completed within the next 18 to 20 months. The city is also executing a $49 million infrastructure improvement plan that includes upgrades to water, stormwater, and sewer systems. Among these initiatives is the construction of a new $28 million wastewater treatment facility designed to meet the city’s growing needs while focusing on sustainability. The facility is expected to be nearly zero-waste, with plans to send sludge to a composting facility, further enhancing the city’s green initiatives. (888) 394-6673 www.OkMRF.org FLOWCODE PRIVACY.FLOWCODE.COM EXCLUSIVELY COMMITED TO SERVING OKLAHOMA’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT PLANS TM TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER™ 85 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10 COLLINSVILLE, OK
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