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.
With no penalties for failure, many Michigan communities miss recycling goal
Michigan communities are struggling to introduce curbside recycling, four years after the state set a goal to make it available to nearly all homes in urban areas but imposed no penalties for communities that missed…Republic Services Raises 2026 Outlook as Recycling Markets Improve
Republic Services now expects commodity prices to average about $140 per ton during the remainder of 2026. It expects 2026 revenue of $17.2 billion to $17.3 billion, while adjusted EBITDA is projected at $5.525 billion…California Advances Organic Waste Recycling Despite Persistent Challenges
In Sacramento, City workers inspect waste bins and use labels to show residents how to sort materials correctly. Thus, instead of imposing penalties for wrongdoings, it focuses on educating residents on better recycling practices. This…
Kenton County to Host Free Tire Recycling Event in August
Residents can bring tires from cars, trucks, farm implements, tractors and bicycles. Both tires mounted on rims and those removed from rims will be accepted.UWM Launches Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Film Recycling Program
According to UWM, the initiative is expected to keep more than 10,000 pounds of plastic film out of landfills each year.Last Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Of 2026 Set For Weekend
County officials said that several items will not be accepted, including TVs, electronics, household appliances, tires, asbestos, medical waste, explosives, ammunition, smoke detectors, radioactive waste, and large gas cylinders.Recology Opens North San Jose, CA Transfer Station to the Public
Disposal fees vary based on material type and volume. Per cubic yard, rates range from $35 for scrap metal to $153 for compacted garbage, with standard trash, wood and yard waste set at $51.Schuyler County to Host Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event
In addition, residents may dispose of passenger vehicle and light truck tires. All tires must be removed from their rims before disposal. Also, there will be a recycling fee of $3 per tire, organizers noted.Arcwood Environmental Expands with EMSI Acquisition, Marks Sixth Deal in Two Years
EMSI offers hazardous waste management, regulated medical waste disposal, emergency response, environmental compliance, and workplace safety services.Lawrence to Host Free Electronics Recycling Event on August 8 for Douglas County Residents
Prohibited items inlcude household batteries, refrigerators, large appliances, furniture, tires, chemicals, light bulbs, smoke detectors, vapes, CDs, DVDs, and devices containing Freon, authorities noted.Summit County Opens Four New Recycling Drop-Off Sites to Boost Household Waste Recycling
The County aims to extend the life of the Three Mile Landfill by up to ten years, by reducing landfill waste.Free Paint Recycling Event Set for August 15 at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood
Organizers said the initiative is designed to encourage responsible disposal and recycling of leftover paint while keeping hazardous materials out of landfills.SWACO Helps Expand and Improve Recycling At Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair welcomes more than one million visitors each year and the Ohio Expo Center hosts more than 200 other events throughout the year, including the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Equine Affair, Goodguys…EPA Approves Alaska to Manage Its Own Federal Hazardous Waste Program Under RCRA
The approval follows nearly four years of coordinated efforts by stakeholders, including, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), EPA Region 10, the Alaska Department of Law, Tribal organizations, industry representatives, and federal and state…Community recycling event in South Haven Saturday
Marshall says during last year’s recycling event, they collected 300 pounds of foam, 782 tires, just under 3,000 pounds of electronics, 3,360 pounds of hazardous waste, and 2,300 gallons of oil-based paint.Alabama’s Baldwin County Expands Hard-to-Recycle Network with Third Drop-Off Center
The newly opened CHaRM facility will accept difficult-to-recycle household materials such as batteries, light bulbs, and glass. These items often require specialized handling and are not accepted by curbside recycling bins.