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Statesboro to offer Christmas recycling options until January 10th
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Century Waste Sues DSNY Over Staten Island Commercial Waste Contract
Century Waste Sues DSNY Over Staten Island Commercial Waste Contract
While implementation has begun in three zones, Staten Island’s start date remains pending, with full transition planned by 2027.
Marion Teams Up with Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency to Launch Battery Recycling
Marion Teams Up with Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency to Launch Battery Recycling
This initiative comes in response to recent incidents of fires caused by improperly discarded batteries, including cases in both Linn County and Iowa City.
Plumas County Approves Countywide Curbside Recycling Expansion for Quincy Starting 2026
Plumas County Approves Countywide Curbside Recycling Expansion for Quincy Starting 2026
Downtown Quincy residents, previously served directly by AVCSD, will pay about 39% more than under the existing contract.
Monroe County Expands Recycling Program to Include Paper and Plastic To-Go Cups
Monroe County Expands Recycling Program to Include Paper and Plastic To-Go Cups
All collected recyclables are processed at the Monroe County Recycling Center, which has served the region since 1992.
Miami-Dade Commissioners Urge FCC, FPL to Explore Joint Bid for New Waste-to-Energy Incinerator Campus
Miami-Dade Commissioners Urge FCC, FPL to Explore Joint Bid for New Waste-to-Energy Incinerator Campus
At the county meeting Wednesday, board chair Anthony Rodriguez introduced a motion urging the two consortiums to discuss the possibility of collaborating on a bid.