Coral Springs is expanding its recycling program in parks following the success of a pilot project at Betti Stradling Park.

The pilot program began in July last year, said Rick Engle, director of parks and recreation. “We average [more than] 96 gallons per week in the park," he said. "We also have 20 recycling cans each in Mullins Park, Cypress Park and North Community Park now. We also put recycling bins inside the gym.”

The city will continue educating residents about recycling, Engle said. “We get more compliance from children than adults. People tend to use the closest garbage can and also contaminate recycling bins, but we are moving forward and hope to get better compliance,” Engle said.

Vice Mayor Vince Boccard suggested involving as many students as possible in the city’s recycling efforts. “Why not have a slogan contest involving school students? Working with the student advisory council will be a good idea, too,” he said.

Working with sports teams was important for the success of the program, Commissioner Roy Gold said. “We should tell teams how important recycling is to us. We should think of entering into a contract with the teams.”