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.
House passes infrastructure bill, including key recycling provisions
November 8th 2021
President Joe Biden is expected to soon sign the bill, which features the text of the RECYCLE Act, funding for Save Our Seas 2.0 and…
Dispose of unwanted electronics during Zoo’s Power Recycling Day
November 8th 2021
Residents are encouraged to drop off any old electronics for recycling next weekend.
Recycling 101: How you can reduce your carbon footprint
November 8th 2021
According to the 2021 Mintel Sustainability Barometer, nearly half of Americans believe they can make a positive impact on the environment.
Cohoes is rolling out a comprehensive new recycling program with the distribution of 4,500 recycling carts this month and a year-long “how to” recycle education campaign.
November 5th 2021
Cohoes is rolling out a comprehensive new recycling program with the distribution of 4,500 recycling carts this month and a year-long “how to” recycle education…
Polk County recommits to recycling center with $1.6M
November 5th 2021
The Polk County Recycling Center will remain open after the Polk County voted unanimously to use up to 1.6 million dollars for the necessary and…
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program
November 5th 2021
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a program to provide opportunities for the beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities.
Omaha is recycling more with larger bins
November 5th 2021
More trash getting tossed in with Omaha's recycling, too
SWACO hosting election sign collection and recycling event
November 4th 2021
Those looking to get rid of their yard signs from Tuesday's election won't have to wait long - the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio…
North Little Rock recycling plant to supply aluminum products to Toyota
November 4th 2021
A newly opened plant in North Little Rock will produce recycled materials that will be used to build new Toyota vehicles.
Discarded bullet explodes at Hull metal recycling plant
November 4th 2021
A live bullet exploded "with a loud bang" at a metal recycling plant after the ammunition had earlier been disposed of at a household waste…
Maine recycling law targets packaging waste in bid to save taxpayers and climate
November 4th 2021
In the cold autumn rain, as residents of this seaside resort town sort their paper, plastic and aluminum into community dumpsters, Steve Twombly uses a…
Opinion: More recycling can ease supply chain woes
November 3rd 2021
At least some of the shortages can be traced to trouble acquiring the necessary precursors for manufacturers that generally have two ways to get the…
Dare County to Reestablish Recycling Services Starting November 15, 2021
November 3rd 2021
The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that several previously halted recycling services are scheduled to resume operation on Monday, November 15, 2021.
City hosts annual recycling event
November 3rd 2021
Half Moon Bay residents will be able to dispose of paper documents, electronics and even pick up some compost this week at the annual Fall…
Fall electronics recycling event set
November 3rd 2021
City and county residents can properly dispose of their outdated or unwanted electronics and reduce unnecessary clutter during the upcoming fall electronics recycling event.
Free recycling event scheduled in Cove
November 3rd 2021
Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is partnering with the city of Copperas Cove to host Texas Recycles Day, a community recycling and shred day, from 8…
New laws aimed at boosting recycling, reducing plastic waste signed by Hochul
November 2nd 2021
New laws for local waste management plans to strengthen efforts for recycling and composting, as well as curtailing single-use plastic items at public colleges and…