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Annual Christmas Tree And Electronics Recycling Event Is Jan. 8 In Dalton
Save the date for Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful’s Annual Bring One for the Chipper Event. Over the years, this event has recycled hundreds of live Christmas trees and multiple tons of electronics.
WWF Plastic Program Participants Make Progress on Recycling, Reducing Waste
Organizations involved with the World Wildlife Fund’s ReSource: Plastic program cut their use of problematic plastic, including hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics, by 57% between 2018 and 2020, according to a new report by the WWF.
California tackles food waste with largest recycling program in US
Residents will be required to use green waste bins to dispose of food which municipalities will turn into compost or biogas
E-Waste Recycling and Document Shredding Event Scheduled for Saturday
The city’s Public Works Department will conduct an e-waste event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Brookside Park.
Salem Recycling Efforts Set For December
The electronic recycling event will be held at Salem High School on Dec. 18.
Winter Composting Tips for Union County Residents
Union County residents can put their kitchen scraps to good use this winter by starting a backyard compost pile. Compost is a natural, organic soil enhancer that helps flower beds, vegetable gardens and shrubs thrive…
Charlotte residents can exchange plastic yard waste bags for paper ones this weekend
Charlotte residents who still have plastic yard waste bags laying around their home can exchange them for kraft paper ones this weekend, the city said Wednesday.North Carolina Organics Recycling, LLC locates in Scotland County
Scotland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Whit Gibson announced Tuesday that North Carolina Organics Recycling has chosen Scotland County as its first facility in North Carolina.
Ypsilanti will again collect glass in curbside recycling
Come January, Ypsilanti residents can again pitch glass bottles and jars into their curbside bins as a change in where the city takes recycling will allow a return to collection of some materials discontinued more…
Fire at recycling facility sends plume of smoke over Boston
A fire at a metal recycling facility in a Boston suburb sent a plume of dark gray smoke over the city on Wednesday morning and prompted a hazardous materials team to respond.Appliance recycling Dec. 16
Refrigerators, freezers and dehumidifiers may be recycled Thursday, Dec. 16.Whitefish council to vote on curbside recycling
The Whitefish City Council has packed its final meeting agenda for the year with a number of big decisions, ranging from a proposed mandatory curbside recycling program to a reconsideration of where marijuana may be…EEI set to expand glass recycling program
Employment Enterprises Inc. (EEI) will soon be able to complete an expansion of its glass recycling program after receiving support from the Morrison County Board of Commissioners.
Plastic Recycling Market Rapidly Growing Aided by Government and Industry Support
Led by a variety of industries, government support and overall sustainability goals, the global plastic recycling market is expected to reach $47.3 billion by 2026, according to a new report.Bayonne Recycling Yard to accept mattress and box spring drop-offs
The Bayonne Recycling Yard at 330 Hook Road will start accepting drop-offs of wrapped mattresses and box springs, according to Mayor James Davis.
Recycling correctly during the holiday season
ecomaine, the Portland-based recycling facility, is making a list and checking it twice – a list of acceptable items in single-sort recycling bins this holiday season.