Founder John Lair noted that consistent and accessible recycling programs have driven community engagement, enabling small individual actions to deliver significant environmental impact over time.
For battery recycling, residents can turn to retailers like Staples, which accepts various battery types after the county’s previous program with Cirba Solutions ended.
In 2026, Republic Services plans to add 355,000 tons of annual organics processing capacity, significantly boosting its existing 1.1 million tons reported in 2025.
The initiative expands the city’s Clean Toledo program by offering a reliable alternative to seasonal drop-off events traditionally held during summer.
Grants range in value from $1,000 to $10,000 and must be used to create projects that encourage activities such as reducing waste, increasing recycling, reusing durable goods and composting.
Key assets in the transaction include the Rosehill Transfer Station and a construction and demolition landfill in Midland City, Alabama, along with approximately 82 vehicles and 35,000 containers.
Regenerate utilizes patented hydrometallurgical processes to recover critical metals from used batteries, offering a low-emission alternative to traditional smelting.