Three events have been scheduled to offer information about the second phase of a dual stream recycling program in Grand Junction.

The events are set for 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at the City Hall Auditorium at 250 N. Fifth St., Aug. 8 at Spring Valley Park II at 2899 Beachwood St. and Aug. 17 at Eagle Rim Park located at 2736 Cheyenne Drive.

The city plans to begin the second phase on Sept. 11 in the downtown, Orchard Mesa and northeast areas.

The dual stream recycling program automates recycling pickup and offers residents recycling and trash pickup on the same day. Residents participating in the program also could be able to lower costs by reducing the amount of trash they dispose and increasing the amount of material they recycle.

Trash and recycling will be collected for one price depending on the size of the trash bin — $11.50 a month for a 48-gallon bin, $15.75 a month for a 64-gallon bin and $25 a month for a 96-gallon bin.

For those participating in the second phase of the dual stream recycling program, the city will provide two 64-gallon recycling bins  — one for collecting No. 1, No. 2 and No. 5 plastic containers as well as tin and aluminum cans, and another for paper, cardboard and fiberboard.

Glass will no longer be collected curbside due to the potential for breakage and the contamination of other recycling materials. Glass can be dropped off at the recycling center at 333 West Ave. as well as  other locations throughout Grand Junction.

In addition to curbside recycling collection, residential customers participating in the new program will have the option of seasonal yard waste collection from April through October. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings and small branches.

In addition to the launch of phase 2 this fall, phase 1 dual stream recycling was made available earlier this year in the downtown, north and Redlands areas of the city.

For more information about city trash and recycling programs, visit the website at www.gjcity.org. Dual stream collection route maps are available on the website. Information also is available by calling the recycling division at (970) 256-4136 or emailing recycling@gjcity.org.