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Recycling news on Metal, Plastics, Paper, Electronics, Glass and Tires scrap. Municipal recycling events, recycling laws and more
New recycling technique developed in Wisconsin could help keep flexible plastics out of landfills
July 4th 2023
A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and a Green Bay company are working together to upscale a new recycling technique that could help keep flexible plastics…
Minot City readies for curbside recycling
July 4th 2023
Delivery of recycling carts to Minot garbage customers begins today. The City of Minot plans to launch curbside recycling as a free trial July 17…
New Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens in Overland Park, KS
July 3rd 2023
Clear household clutter and protect our planet by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at the new Johnson County Household Waste Collection and Reuse Facility…
Recycling event July 8 in Lake Zurich
July 3rd 2023
State Sen. Dan McConchie is hosting a Recycle & Shred Event from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8 in Lake Zurich.
Ridwell starts collecting more difficult types of plastic as recycling startup grows to seven states
June 30th 2023
Ridwell, the Seattle startup that aims to keep more trash out of landfills, is adding more types of plastic to the mix of materials that…
Here's what to know about scrap tire recycling event planned for July
June 30th 2023
The annual scrap tire recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on July 29, rain or shine, at Bay Area Recycling for…
Electronics Recycling Event Happening In Cranberry Township
June 30th 2023
A local municipality will host a Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection event this weekend.
AI robots put to work at Kent Co. recycling center
June 29th 2023
Kent County’s recycling facilities now include four new robots, three of which use artificial intelligence. They are used to help sort materials quickly and more…
City of Springfield increases service fees at landfill and yard waste recycling
June 29th 2023
If you’re planning any drop-offs at Springfield’s landfill or Yardwaste Recycling Center, you’ll have to pay a couple of extra dollars.
Large Urbana fire burns down building at Mack’s Twin City Recycling
June 29th 2023
A building at a recycling center in Urbana was reduced to ruins on Tuesday when it caught fire.
Changes coming to Council Bluffs curbside garbage, recycling next month
June 28th 2023
Council Bluffs residents should take note of updates to the city's curbside garbage and recycling services beginning next month.
Recycling collections moving to every other week in Sioux City
June 28th 2023
City officials in Sioux City say Gill Hauling will begin collecting recycling containers every other week starting July 3.
Recycling startup Ridwell to launch in San Francisco
June 28th 2023
Ridwell, a service that recycles trash that can't go in curbside bins, is coming to San Francisco this July.
Curbside recycling ends in Auburn
June 28th 2023
Curbside recycling comes to an end in Auburn on Wednesday.
Union County Continues Scrap Metal Recycling Events on Thursday, July 6 and Saturday, July 15
June 27th 2023
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is happy to inform residents that Union County’s free scrap metal recycling drop-off program will continue in July.
The City of Cheyenne’s trash, recycling, and yard-waste pick-up schedule for Independence Day
June 27th 2023
The City of Cheyenne’s trash, recycling, and yard-waste pick-up schedule for Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4
Changes coming in July to trash, recycling collection in Council Bluffs
June 27th 2023
Changes are coming for trash and recycling collection to the City of Council Bluffs starting next month.