Recycling Tips
Top tips for recycling your household rubbish, reducing your waste, and reusing whenever possible. There are little things each of us can do to help preserve and protect the environment. Being careful to recycle the right items in the correct way will ensure the recycling process is as efficient as possible.
Town of Ipswich, MA Moves to Automated Trash and Recycling Collection System
Public Works Director Rick Clarke noted that rising insurance costs and contractor shifts are driving the industry away from manual pickup.New Hampshire governor vetoes paint EPR bill, calling it a ‘sales tax’
The fee on paint is a common part of some other PaintCare programs. In Illinois, for example, costs range between 45 cents and $1.95 for each new paint container, depending on container size.Deschutes County, OR hires Jeff Merwin to Serve as Solid Waste Director
He also completed additional graduate work in environmental health and occupational safety.
Erie County Hosts Free Paint Recycling Event in Buffalo for Earth Day
Organizers clarified that no household hazardous waste will be accepted at this event, although additional collection programs are expected to be announced soon.Connecticut Lawmakers Push Waste Reform Bill to Cut Costs and Boost Recycling
Supporters argue that reducing waste at the source could lower tipping fees and ease pressure on the state’s waste infrastructure.City of Pittsburgh Rolls Out Spring Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Additional events will be held at Hazelwood Green in May, Carnegie Mellon University in July, and Brookline Rec Center in September.Juneau Recycling Center Reopens at Full Capacity After Repairs
With the baler now fully operational, the center will again accept materials including plastics No. 1 and No. 2, glass, metals, paper, and cardboard.City of Aurora Announces Schedule of Upcoming E-Cycling Events
A flat fee of $5 per carload will be charged, making it an affordable option for households looking to clear out old or unused electronics.Decatur Eyes AI Recycling Upgrade to Double Processing Capacity
Residents have expressed concerns over the suspension, citing waste buildup and environmental risks.Berrien County to Host Community Recycling Event April 14 at Lake Michigan College
Items accepted at the events include household chemicals, electronics, foam products, paper documents for secure shredding, and bicycles.Ecowaste Solutions Secures 10-Year Waste Collection Contract with City of Trinity
Local businesses have also been supplied with new waste containers and upgraded service equipment, including a dedicated collection truck.Oregon fines Republic $3M over Coffin Butte Landfill gas violation
By June 15, the operator must complete all landfill cover repairs it identified as necessary through a consultant in a January review.Virginia General Assembly Votes to Create a Mattress Recycling Program
The legislation will move disposal fees to the point of purchase rather than at the point of disposal.Fayetteville Plans Community Shred and E-Waste Recycling Event on April 25
Vehicles will follow a one-way traffic route entering the queue via the Fayetteville City Hall entrance on Stonewall Avenue West (Highway 54 eastbound).WM Marks One Year of Nevada County Organics Program, Diverts 12,000 Tons
The program introduced curbside collection of food scraps and food-soiled paper, significantly expanding the region’s waste diversion efforts.Jefferson County to Host Spring Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Collection Event in April
New this year, the program will take one-pound propane cylinders for a $5 disposal fee per cylinder.