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Free E-Waste Recycling and Shredding Event Set for Huntingdon Valley
Participation guidelines limit each attendee to one personal vehicle, with up to three boxes permitted for shredding.
Allenstown to Reopen Transfer Station, Restore Waste Services After Year-Long Closure
In addition to restoring trash services, voters approved $25,000 to establish a recycling fund aimed at reviving local recycling efforts.St. Mary Parish to Host Annual Electronics Recycling Event in Franklin on April 11
Larger appliances, televisions, and heavy equipment may cost between $30 and $40.Connecticut Launches Pilot Tire Recycling Program to Curb Illegal Dumping
Established under a 2023 state law, the program shifts disposal costs to manufacturers, funded through fees embedded in new tire sales.Lake Gaston Association to Host Free Community Shred Event on May 2
A one-way traffic system will be in place to ensure efficient unloading and smooth vehicle flow.Town of Ipswich, MA Moves to Automated Trash and Recycling Collection System
Public Works Director Rick Clarke noted that rising insurance costs and contractor shifts are driving the industry away from manual pickup.New Hampshire governor vetoes paint EPR bill, calling it a ‘sales tax’
The fee on paint is a common part of some other PaintCare programs. In Illinois, for example, costs range between 45 cents and $1.95 for each new paint container, depending on container size.Deschutes County, OR hires Jeff Merwin to Serve as Solid Waste Director
He also completed additional graduate work in environmental health and occupational safety.Erie County Hosts Free Paint Recycling Event in Buffalo for Earth Day
Organizers clarified that no household hazardous waste will be accepted at this event, although additional collection programs are expected to be announced soon.Connecticut Lawmakers Push Waste Reform Bill to Cut Costs and Boost Recycling
Supporters argue that reducing waste at the source could lower tipping fees and ease pressure on the state’s waste infrastructure.City of Pittsburgh Rolls Out Spring Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Additional events will be held at Hazelwood Green in May, Carnegie Mellon University in July, and Brookline Rec Center in September.Juneau Recycling Center Reopens at Full Capacity After Repairs
With the baler now fully operational, the center will again accept materials including plastics No. 1 and No. 2, glass, metals, paper, and cardboard.City of Aurora Announces Schedule of Upcoming E-Cycling Events
A flat fee of $5 per carload will be charged, making it an affordable option for households looking to clear out old or unused electronics.Decatur Eyes AI Recycling Upgrade to Double Processing Capacity
Residents have expressed concerns over the suspension, citing waste buildup and environmental risks.Berrien County to Host Community Recycling Event April 14 at Lake Michigan College
Items accepted at the events include household chemicals, electronics, foam products, paper documents for secure shredding, and bicycles.Ecowaste Solutions Secures 10-Year Waste Collection Contract with City of Trinity
Local businesses have also been supplied with new waste containers and upgraded service equipment, including a dedicated collection truck.