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New Dunkin’ in Dundalk                                    Recycling Is Changing at JHBMC

        A grand opening and grand time was had by                 Over the next few months, you will notice a
        all at the Saturday ribbon cutting of the new              change in Johns Hopkins Bayview’s recycling
        Dunkin’ Donuts located at 4040 North Point                 program. This is a result of new requirements
        Boulevard.                                                 for a contaminant-free recycling stream,
                                                                   which is impacting organizations across the
        The first 100 guests to arrive at the grand                country. Currently, the Medical Center’s
        opening received free coffee for a year. Donna             recycling stream does not meet the new
        Grover was the fifth person to receive free                requirements. Once recyclable materials are
        coffee for a year, after standing in line since            contaminated, (even slightly) with food,
        6:45 a.m.                                                  liquids, foam cups, plastic bags, etc., they
                                                                   cannot be sent to a recycling facility and are
        Not only were they giving out free coffee for a            then deemed as “trash.” Contaminated loads
        year, the Dunkin’ Franchisee group for the                 are subject to additional handling and
        Dundalk store, presented a check, donating 10              processing fees, which drives up the cost of
        percent of the day’s proceeds to benefit the               recycling.
        North Point Police Department Youth Sports
        Activities.                                                What you need to know:

        The new 3,000 square-foot location, displays                  •  Until we can implement a more
        donuts in a bakery style, has a two-lane drive-                   effective program, we will no longer
        thru — one for on-the-go orders made via app                      recycle plastic, aluminum or glass
        ahead of time, and the other for regular                          containers. All green-bagged recycling
        orders.                                                           bins across the Medical Center will be
                                                                          collected.
        The new Dunkin’ has a cold beverage tap                       •  We will continue to recycle cardboard
        system, greater Grab & Go snack and beverage                      and paper that is collected in Shred-It
        selection has comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi                     consoles and blue bins.
        and provides a welcoming environment for
        guests to enjoy.                                           Don’t worry! We are pursuing other
                                                                   opportunities to ensure that Johns Hopkins
         The new restaurant will be open from 5 a.m.               Bayview remains a “green” and sustainable
        to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 6                   organization.
        a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
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