When city officials shut down the Harlingen Recycling Center nearly two years ago, many residents opposed the move, arguing they wanted the city to keep helping them take steps toward protecting the environment.
City of Newark officials this week walked back threats to issue fines for improper recycling, but they are still asking residents to make sure their recycling carts are free of trash and other contaminants.
Environmentalists and manufacturers are throwing their support behind a bill that would change how some plastics recyclers are regulated, and possibly grow the industry.