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.
Renewable Energy Plant Will Convert Landfill Emissions, Support Fort Worth, TX’s Trash Demands
Fort Worth expects a renewable natural gas plant at its Southeast Landfill to begin operations by the end of 2028. The project would capture landfill gas and could generate an estimated $2.5 million to $5…
Connecticut Tightens Bottle Deposit Rules to Curb Redemption Fraud
Connecticut has strengthened its beverage container deposit rules, introducing criminal penalties for large-scale fraudulent redemption of out-of-state bottles and cans as the state works to stabilize its 10-cent deposit system.
Mattress recycling event set for Saturday at Benton County Fairgrounds
Benton County residents can recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs for free at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis on Saturday, October 3, through the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.Rep. Flick, Mamoth Join Hands to Host E-Recycling Event
Residents of Pennsylvania's 83rd Legislative District can bring unwanted electronics to a community e-recycling event in Williamsport on October 3. Rep. Jamie Flick and Berwick-based recycler Mamoth will accept many devices free of charge, with…Casella Secures Permit to Expand New York C&D Landfill Capacity
Casella Waste Systems has received regulatory approval to expand its Hakes C&D Landfill in Campbell, New York, by approximately 43.3 acres. The company estimates the project will add 5.8 million cubic yards of disposal capacity…Orland Park Electronics, Shredding and Drug Take-Back Set for Oct. 9
Orland Park will hold a free recycling and disposal event October 9 at Orland Square Mall, accepting electronics, sensitive documents and prescription medications. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, with electronics limited to…Ally Waste Expands Gables Residential Partnership Across Nearly 40 Communities
Ally Waste Services has expanded its partnership with Gables Residential from an initial Houston relationship to nearly 40 multifamily communities nationwide, adding waste leveling, bulk trash handling, dumpster support and a pilot of Ally Waste's…Rockford to Host Super Shred and Recycling Event for Household Items
The collection program will accept paper for secure shredding, unused or unwanted medication, eyeglasses and retired American flags.City of Albuquerque Launches Biweekly Recycling Pilot
Meanwhile, the pilot will not change weekly household trash collection. Residents will continue receiving regular curbside garbage service, as usual.Lewis County, GreenSheen Join Hands for Paint Recycling Event
Participants are encouraged to pre-register online, although registration is not mandatory.Nashville Tire Recycling Event Collects Truckload of Old Tires
The initiative was aimed at keeping discarded tires out of yards, roadside ditches and other unsuitable locations.NWRA Opens Nominations for 2027 Hall of Fame Class
Nominees are evaluated on criteria such as industry recognition, long-term contributions, personal values, leadership and service to NWRA and its chapters.Park Forest to Host Fall Shred/Drug Take-Back Event Oct. 3
Park Forest will hold its fall Shred/Drug Take-Back Event October 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive. The free drive-up event is open regardless of residency and…Bay City, Flint, MI Celebrate Recycling Successes
Flint and Bay City have reported record recycling volumes as Michigan’s statewide recycling rate reaches 26%. Both cities expanded cart-based collection with state support, while Flint and Genesee County are preparing additional recycling infrastructure and…Union County Announces Final Recycling and Hazardous Waste Events of 2026
Union County, New Jersey, will hold October 2026 paper shredding, scrap metal and household hazardous waste events across Berkeley Heights, Linden, Cranford, Rahway and Scotch Plains. The free programs have material limits and residency requirements…U.S. Hazardous Waste Capacity Shortfall Could Cut 2033 Output by $82.4B
A Charles River Associates analysis commissioned by Veolia projects U.S. hazardous-waste generation could reach 37.4 million tons annually by 2033. CRA modeled that a 1% to 3% shortfall in management capacity could reduce projected 2033…