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Is Minnesota's recycled waste really being reused?
Is Minnesota's recycled waste really being reused?
The goal of recycling is to convert waste into new products. So what is made from all the cans, bottles, papers and other recyclables that Minnesotans toss in their blue bins?
County Provides Update on Recycling Prices, Processes
County Provides Update on Recycling Prices, Processes
Somerset County recently updated Bridgewater Township officials on matters pertaining to recycling in the municipality.
The rules of recycling, revisited
The rules of recycling, revisited
The second week of each month, we feature a column on environmental issues submitted by IGov, an intergovernmental body composed of two representatives each from the village, public library, park district, township, and school districts…
Recent Updates to the City’s Website Makes Recycling Right Much Easier
Recent Updates to the City’s Website Makes Recycling Right Much Easier
The City’s Solid Waste Department has updated its website to feature recycling tips and other helpful information for residential customers wanting to Recycle Right.
Free Book Recycling Service Now Available at Two Locations in Washington County
Free Book Recycling Service Now Available at Two Locations in Washington County
The Washington County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling has partnered with Discover Books to provide citizens with a free book recycling service. This partnership will help to recycle unwanted books, support local libraries, provide…
Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend In St. Joseph
Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend In St. Joseph
A St. Joseph church is holding a community recycling event this coming weekend. Jenny Fry with First Church of God tells WSJM News they’re going to take electronics on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2…
City of Hackensack Recycling to Host Town-Wide Paper Shredding Event
City of Hackensack Recycling to Host Town-Wide Paper Shredding Event
The City of Hackensack’s Recycling will be hosting a paper shredding event for all residents of the city.
Lynchburg holding hazardous waste and electronic recycling event
Lynchburg holding hazardous waste and electronic recycling event
The City of Lynchburg announced Monday it will hold a free hazardous waste and electronic recycling event for residents on June 11th.
Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 to hold free electronics recycling event June 18
Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 to hold free electronics recycling event June 18
Lori Bolesta, engineer/assistant foreman at Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1, said the fire company on Gaylord Avenue will host a free electronics recycling event.
Improving Recycling
Improving Recycling
Our country has not been particularly effective in its recycling programs. A recent NPR article provided an overview of where we are. Only 30-35% of all materials are recycled.
New Recycling Guide Helps Wish-Cyclers Become Better Recyclers
New Recycling Guide Helps Wish-Cyclers Become Better Recyclers
Free resources help schools, businesses, and community groups learn about recycling
IOP announces summer garbage, recycling collection schedule
IOP announces summer garbage, recycling collection schedule
The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) on Wednesday announced the summer schedule for garbage and recycling collection.
Six Lessons From a Tour of Waste Management's Local Recycling Facility
Six Lessons From a Tour of Waste Management's Local Recycling Facility
At the Reuter Recycling Facility in Pembroke Pines, a large plant that smells vaguely of garbage, Waste Management gathers recyclable material from all over Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
HydroBlox cancels recycling events after receiving influx of trash
HydroBlox cancels recycling events after receiving influx of trash
The Meadville community is once more finding itself without an easy way to recycle as HydroBlox Technologies Inc. has canceled its monthly recyclable collections due to an influx of people dropping off regular household garbage.
Community recycling event hosted by Goodwill planned for Saturday morning at Stark State
Community recycling event hosted by Goodwill planned for Saturday morning at Stark State
Goodwill Industries is partnering with several other organizations for a community recycling event Saturday morning at Stark State College.
Lack Of Recycling Options in Glenwood, Mills County Becomes Growing Concern
Lack Of Recycling Options in Glenwood, Mills County Becomes Growing Concern
A decade ago, Mills County had more than a dozen sites offering residents places to take their recyclables, diverting thousands of pounds of materials from entering the waste stream and the landfill.
City of Cleveland brings back recycling program after 2-year hiatus
City of Cleveland brings back recycling program after 2-year hiatus
Since 2020, the city of Cleveland went without any sort of recycling program. Ren Brumfield, the recycling coordinator for the city of Cleveland, explained it's because the city lost the vendor they had for recycling.