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Antioch recycling center closing after repeated dumping
Antioch recycling center closing after repeated dumping
Metro Waste Services cited continued dumping of un-recyclable material as the reason for the closing.
Recycling: Curbside collection to start an hour early this summer. How to help crews
Recycling: Curbside collection to start an hour early this summer. How to help crews
The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority curbside recycling crews will start their collection routes at 6 a.m. this summer.
WM Completed Planned Upgrades at Pittsburgh MRF
WM Completed Planned Upgrades at Pittsburgh MRF
The upgrades are part of WM’s previously announced plan to invest over $1 billion in new and upgraded recycling facilities through 2026.
Mitchell City Council Considers Awarding Bid for New Recycling Facility
Mitchell City Council Considers Awarding Bid for New Recycling Facility
As per the City’s project, its recycling transfer facility will be shifted to Mitchell’s regional landfill.
Gretna's curbside recycling is ending, trash fees going up after new contractor chosen
Gretna's curbside recycling is ending, trash fees going up after new contractor chosen
Though monthly bills will go up, Gretna residents will still pay slightly less than the $25.20 per month that residents in unincorporated Jefferson Parish are paying River Birch for garbage pick-up.
You could be reimbursed for every recycled drink container under this NJ bill
You could be reimbursed for every recycled drink container under this NJ bill
The distributor will then be required to return the empty containers to the manufacturer for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal.
Pizza Boxes Finally Get Their Own Recycling Bin
Pizza Boxes Finally Get Their Own Recycling Bin
The Central Park Conservancy is testing a new receptacle — square, with a narrow slot — in an effort to keep trash under control.
Recycling Services Earns Carolina Recycling Association Award for Reducing Football Tailgating Waste
Recycling Services Earns Carolina Recycling Association Award for Reducing Football Tailgating Waste
Clemson also partnered with Coca-Cola Consolidated to bring The Roadie to the game, a mobile mini material recovery facility that allowed waste to be processed onsite.
Deschutes County to Cut Ribbon on New Redmond Waste Facility
Deschutes County to Cut Ribbon on New Redmond Waste Facility
The recycled material and trash need to be deposited in two separate locations within the facility.
Casella Unfolds Significant Growth Plans for Mid-Atlantic
Casella Unfolds Significant Growth Plans for Mid-Atlantic
The company eyes organic growth, inorganic acquisitions and increased operational efficiencies in the region.
Recycled plastic prices continue to climb higher
Recycled plastic prices continue to climb higher
The national average price of color HDPE is up this month, now at an average 23.94 cents per pound.
Ineos says Belgian PVC recycling lines now operating
Ineos says Belgian PVC recycling lines now operating
Petrochemical firm says its pilot plants can help divert PVC plastic not commonly recycled by mechanical means, including flooring and tarps.
Denver gives update in
Denver gives update in "Pay as You Throw" trash, compost, recycling program
The city rolled out the new program in January 2023 to help support its recycling and composting efforts and keep more of those items out of landfills
Hennepin County Organics Recycling looks to improve participation but not everyone is on board
Hennepin County Organics Recycling looks to improve participation but not everyone is on board
"You don't realize how many people do it in their backyards," said Michael Briles, who composts in his backyard and doesn't want to pay the added "organics fee."
Central Park introduces new pizza box recycling bin to curb rats
Central Park introduces new pizza box recycling bin to curb rats
If the program in Central Park is successful, New Yorkers could see more pizza box recycling bins at other park locations
Virginia Beach Decides to Continue with Curbside Pickup Services
Virginia Beach Decides to Continue with Curbside Pickup Services
The City has not yet confirmed whether it will appoint a new contractor or continue with TFC Recycling.
City of San Jose Proposes Hike in Rates for Garbage and Recycling
City of San Jose Proposes Hike in Rates for Garbage and Recycling
The change in cost covers collection and processing of garbage, recycling, yard trimmings and junk pickup.