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Many California Retailers Flout Bottle, Can Recycling Law
Many California Retailers Flout Bottle, Can Recycling Law
California views itself as the greenest state, but when it comes to recycling bottles and cans, it’s actually far from it, KPIX discovered in an undercover investigation.
Orange County to hold free electronics recycling event
Orange County to hold free electronics recycling event
There will be a free electronics recycling event on April 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Orange County Landfill on 11350 Porter Road.
National recycling campaign eyes investments in Minnesota
National recycling campaign eyes investments in Minnesota
A Minnesota trade group plans to boost plastic bottle recycling efforts in the state as part of a national soft drink industry campaign.
The era of giant recycling bins in Boston might be coming to an end
The era of giant recycling bins in Boston might be coming to an end
Boston now pays more to have its recyclables hauled away than its trash, so its time to look at getting more creative with how it encourages residents to recycle, City Councilor Matt O'Malley (Jamaica Plain,…
Kent County halts recycling center production: What residents need to know
Kent County halts recycling center production: What residents need to know
Kent County Recycling Center will be closed from Feb. 23 to March 13.
Holland to consider ditching ‘yellow bag’ recycling
Holland to consider ditching ‘yellow bag’ recycling
On Wednesday, the Holland City Council will hear a task force’s recommendation that the city switch from “yellow bag” recycling to a cart system.
New truck will allow for profit on cardboard recycling
New truck will allow for profit on cardboard recycling
Coshocton County Recycling and Litter Prevention looking to add second packer truck this summer. Funding of $150,000 already set aside in long term planning from CFLP Solid Waste District. Second truck will allow cardboard to…
Leon County to Address Recycling Issue
Leon County to Address Recycling Issue
On Tuesday, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners is set to consider the approval of an amendment to the County’s contract with Marpan Recycling, to ensure the continuation of the County’s “single-stream” recycling program.
Here's everything you need to know about Westland's sanitation, recycling millage
Here's everything you need to know about Westland's sanitation, recycling millage
Westland wants to bring its recycling program back, but officials say the city needs extra tax dollars to do it.
Free Recycling Events in Union County
Free Recycling Events in Union County
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the 2020 schedule of free countywide recycling events for all residents, beginning in March and running through November.
Lexington recycling center briefly evacuated after hazmat found
Lexington recycling center briefly evacuated after hazmat found
The Lexington recycling center is back up and running after employees had to be evacuated Wednesday morning because of a container of muriatic acid that was found inside.
Single-stream recycling in Tallahassee and Leon County faces uncertain future
Single-stream recycling in Tallahassee and Leon County faces uncertain future
Recycling in Tallahassee and Leon County could be in trouble, but the local governments and Marpan Recycling say they are doing everything they can to keep the service.
Gill to pay estimated $10K more for recycling per year
Gill to pay estimated $10K more for recycling per year
Like most Franklin County towns, Gill will be paying much more for the same recycling services starting in July.
Kent County works to educate residents about new recycling rules
Kent County works to educate residents about new recycling rules
Kent County will no longer recycle shredded paper or plastic bags
Towns join effort to recycle Christmas lights
Towns join effort to recycle Christmas lights
Residents on the Outer Cape still have time to drop broken and tangled Christmas lights into recycling bins posted at town transfer stations.
As consumers search for open recycling centers, California lawmakers look into bottle redemption solutions
As consumers search for open recycling centers, California lawmakers look into bottle redemption solutions
When hundreds of California recycling centers suddenly closed last year, consumers complained they had no easy way to get the deposits back for their bottles and cans. Lawmakers now are calling for a complete overhaul…
Norcross passes on recycling fee increase to residents
Norcross passes on recycling fee increase to residents
In January, Norcross’ solid waste provider increased recycling fees by $.72 per residential customer, per month. The cost to the city is $43,667.