Recycling Articles
Recycling industry updates, how-to articles, recycling companies press releases, recycling events and more.
Organic recycling program to continue after all
The city had announced this week that the service was being discontinued. After further review, the processor determined it could safely continue providing service at this time, the city said in a news release.
Curbside recycling ending with no replacement in sight
The weekly curbside recycling day is always big for the Goldy household, but Monday was bigger than normal. Faced with mounting losses as markets for recyclables have dried up, Southern Recycling was making its last…
1on1: Harrisonburg Recycling Mobile Unit is open
Tom Hartman, Harrisonburg Director of Public Works, explains why the Recycling Convenience Center is closed but the Recycling Mobile Unit is still open. He also has some suggestions for residents coming to the Recycling Mobile…
Person County Recycling center will reopen Monday
Person County has built a reputation across the state for its progressive efforts in collecting recyclables.
Valley recycling centers close despite being considered essential
Many recycling centers in the Valley suspended service indefinitely during the COVID-19 crisis.
Curbside recycling transitions to bi-weekly collection
In an effort to make the recycling program more efficient, El Paso’s Environmental Services Department will no longer be collecting recycling bins every week. Rather, curbside recycling will be every other week beginning Tuesday.
How trash and recycling pickup services are changing amid coronavirus response
Trash and recycling pickup services across our region are also feeling the impacts of closures and adjustments in an effort to practice social distancing.
PMRNRD to offer free electronic recycling
The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (PMRNRD) is organizing a free electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection for Washington County households and businesses.
New Brunswick Offering 'No Contact' Purchase of Recycling Bins, Leaf Bags
The city's Department of Public Works is making recycling bins and leaf bags available to the public for purchase using the “no contact” transaction guidelines where social distancing is maintained.
Appliance Recycling Day is April 30
The Darke County Solid Waste District will join with 1Shot Scrap and Recycling to offer an Appliance Recycling Day now through April 30, 2020.
Recycling changes amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus is now affecting what can be picked up from your curb. Many people who live in Lackawanna County won't have their glass and plastic picked up next week.
Recycling during COVID-19 safety tips urged
The Logan County Solid Waste Management District is offering practical tips to keep residents and its employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recycling services suspended March 30 until further notice
Beginning March 30, Republic Services is adjusting to prioritize for uninterrupted trash removal for Marshall and are concentrating all resources in that direction.
Recycling keeps everyday items out of the landfill
Earth Day, coming up April 22, often comes with reminders to reduce the demands on landfills. Many items such as paper, cardboard, glass, and plastic can be reused or recycled. Recycling bins are located behind…
County plans changes in recycling centers
With proposed changes in the recycling world making it more difficult and expensive to handle solid waste, Bulloch County commissioners have a plan in mind that would make things easier on residents and be more…
Jasper expands acceptable items for recycling
In an effort to reduce the amount of trash that is taken to the landfill, the City of Jasper Street Department will expand the type of plastic items accepted for curbside collection, beginning the week…