Recycling Articles
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Heil Company Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation in Waste Management
Heil manufactured military refueling equipment during World War II and continued post-war innovations such as molded fiberglass transports and all-nickel trailers.
Rapid City Receives $5M EPA Grant for Landfill Upgrades and Expanded Recycling
The grant follows a recent residential waste service rate increase of $3.45 per month, approved by the city council.
Brandon Considers Pilot Program to Expand Organic Waste Recycling to Apartments
The current green-cart system serves over 10,000 homes, and similar electric recycler programs operate in more than 150 communities nationwide.Cincinnati Launches Grant-Funded Pilot Program for Free Recycling Pickup at Apartments
Once complete, the city’s Office of Environment and Sustainability will present recommendations to City Council.Statesboro to offer Christmas recycling options until January 10th
Another drive, Operation Safe Disposal, is also underway through the city’s Public Works.Early morning fire flares up at recycling facility in Campbell County
Crews are using a bulldozer to get the recyclables out of the building and firefighters are putting them out.Lake Charles Hosts Christmas Tree Recycling Event to Support City Parks
The tree recycling program highlights the group’s mission of reducing waste and promoting reuse, while supporting ongoing park improvement efforts.New York Coalition Urges Bottle Bill Modernization to Boost Revenue and Reduce Waste
The coalition highlights potential financial benefits, including up to $100 million in new state revenue and savings of $108 million annually in litter cleanup and waste disposal costs.Rapid City Secures $4.98M EPA SWIFR Grant to Expand Recycling and Boost Waste Diversion
The grant arrives as the City Council approved residential waste rate increases starting January 2026, driven by rising recycling costs and landfill construction expenses.
Adams County to Host Monthly Glass Recycling Drop-Off on January 3
Participants are encouraged to rinse bottles and jars before arrival and transport glass carefully.Huntsville’s Operation Christmas Cleanup to Offer Post-Holiday Recycling on Jan. 10, 2026
Artificial trees, holiday décor, wrapping paper, and plastic or foam packaging materials are not permitted.Putnam County Releases Delayed Draft Solid Waste Management Plan for Public Review
The updated draft proposes stronger standards, clearer reporting requirements, and tighter county oversight to address those gaps.CSWD Awards Champlain Elementary, Williston Central for Recycling Excellence
During the challenge, participating schools worked to increase recycling and composting accuracy by keeping trash out of collection bins and ensuring food scraps and recyclables were sorted correctly.New ECSW Re-Use Store Gives Discarded Household Items a Second Life
The commission represents five counties, including Chisago County, and oversees operations at the Mora landfill.Covington Relaunches Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program for Residents
All collected trees will be chipped and processed into mulch, which will be distributed to residents at no cost.Westchester County Deploys AI-Powered Robotics at Yonkers MRF
The newly installed robotic unit can operate within a 36-inch reach, execute up to 60 precise picks per minute, and achieve accuracy levels approaching 80 percent.