It is imperative to be informed. The top three most common recycling mistakes: Putting plastic bags in the recycle bin – just don’t! If you want to …
Madeira Beach questions cost of recycling program
Last year, Ian Boyle of Waste Connections, the city’s recycling vendor, said the market for recycled materials had dropped significantly. China, which was …
GUEST COMMENTARY: When recycling markets fluctuate, Solid Waste budget takes a hit
In summary, the vast majority of recycling that we collect actually does get recycled. We can even confirm that most, if not all, of this material is being …
Opinion: Canners Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Gaps in Recycling Capture
Supposedly, canners will take bottles and cans from recycling bins, diverting valuable materials away from SIMS, thus undercutting their ability to remain …
Crews respond to fire at Salem metal recycling facility
Smoke was visible across north Salem this morning as fire crews responded to a call at a metal recycling facility. Crews responded to Cherry City …
Recycling Reminders in a Pandemic
Cardboard boxes—Remove and dispose of all packaging materials properly. No plastic bags—Keep recyclables loose. Place glass bottles/jugs/jars in …
New glass recycling program diverts 1.2 tons from landfill
The city also bought a truck to haul the recycled glass and constructed a concrete bunker to hold the recycling for Ripple Glass to collect. Advanced …
$500K payment keeps Colbert County recycling program alive
Recycling Center Manager Mike Shewbart said the money will keep recycling program going until a permanent decision about its future can be made.
Orange peels could help recycle old lithium batteries
However, today’s recycling processes consume a large amount of energy and emit harmful gases. There are two commercial processes that recycle …
Pilot program aims at realigning recycling university-wide
Led by the Office of Waste Management and Recycling, the project is fueled by responses to a campus survey that reported a need for better signage, …