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Hamilton Township Police to Host Safe Shredding Event on September 26
Staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed, but binder clips, cardboard, and other non-paper materials are not allowed.
Philadelphia, PA Officials Unveil ‘Modernized Strategy’ for Trash Disposal Amid Contract Debate
One of the main questions surrounding the city’s solid waste contract is how much waste would be sent to the company’s incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania, and whether City Council will approve the agreement.Lewis County, GreenSheen Join Hands for Paint for Recycling Event
Participants are encouraged to pre-register online, although registration is not mandatory.Colorado EPR Program Expands No-Cost Recycling Access Across Communities
The effort are aimed at effective implementation of Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, HB22-1355.New Bedford Sets Free Reuse, Shredding and Toy Swap Event
The events aim to encourage reuse, recycling and secure waste disposal while keeping usable materials in circulation.Greenwood County, Redtail Renewables Advance Landfill RNG Project
The project will capture methane generated by decomposing waste and process the landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG.Burien to Host Fall Recycling Event for Household Items on September 19
Printers and copiers will cost $5 each, while certain non-Freon metal items will also carry a $5 fee.Flint Sets New Recycling Record After Cart-Based Collection Expansion
The major change came in 2024, when Flint distributed more than 68,000 free 96-gallon trash carts and 64-gallon recycling carts to over 34,000 households.Montville Township Sets October Event for Paper and Electronics Recycling
The event will accept a broad range of electronics, including computers, monitors, printers, keyboards, cell phones, televisions, copiers, scanners, radios, cables, wires, power supplies, microwaves, toaster ovens and air conditioners.Wright County Opens New Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The new site features a 9,966-square-foot enclosed building and a 5,250-square-foot covered drive-through area.Norwalk To Hold Mattress, Box Spring Recycling Event
Norwalk scheduled a free mattress and box spring recycling collection for September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Norwalk Public Works Center. The program is limited to city residents, and accepted mattresses and…SWANA Shares Details of RCon 2026
SWANA also holds its annual Awards Celebration during RCon to recognize the individuals and organizations advancing innovation, safety, leadership, and excellence in waste and resource management.Allen County to Host Electronics Recycling Event Saturday
Collected electronics will be sent to a certified recycling contractor, Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), in Plainfield, Indiana, where the equipment will be demanufactured, officials noted.City of Alliance, KAB Launches Pilot Curbside Recycling Program
Unlike Alliance’s existing single-stream recycling services, the pilot requires residents to separate materials and keep them clean and dry.Totowa Library to Host Community Recycling and Freecycle Event
Residents can also contribute nonperishable food items for distribution through local food pantries. The Lions Club will collect unwanted eyeglasses and hearing aids from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.California Carpet Recycling Rate Reaches 37% in 2025
Carpet reuse also recorded a major increase. Nearly 3.5 million pounds of carpet was redirected for reuse in 2025, more than four times the volume reported in 2021.