Per USA Today, a discarded lithium-ion battery was the cause of a five-alarm fire at a recycling facility in Queens, New York. earlier this year. The fire …
Over 7000 lbs of textile materials have been diverted from local landfill since March
The recycle bin used by the city for its textile diversion program. Given the early success of the initiative, the city is planning to install a second bin at …
Electronic recycling event at Eastern Hills Mall Saturday
“My upcoming recycling event is a simple and easy way for residents to get their old electronics out of their basements and garages. Recycling …
Waste reduction and recycling grants available
Businesses could use grant funds to help purchase waste reduction and recycling materials and equipment such as collection bins, carts, balers and …
Alamosa council authorizes more hours at recycling center
ALAMOSA — Responding to area residents’ request to expand the Rickey Recycling Center’s weekend hours, the Alamosa city council this week …
Killeen reader speaks in favor of concept of recycling materials
I, too, was angry when the curbside pickup was halted but felt relieved when I found out that I could continue to bring my recyclables to the city of …
Marin recycling center keen on safe battery disposal
The recycling center has joined Call2Recycle, an Atlanta-based recycling program, in its “Avoid the Spark” campaign in Northern California to educate …
GlobalEwaste Solutions Hosting Twin Ports Recycling Event
In an effort to reduce illegal dumping, GlobalEwaste Solutions is hosting the free Twin Ports Recycling event and Technical Support Donation to Local …
Recycling prices could soon rise in Bay Area
LARGO (FOX 13) – A device known by sanitation workers as The Gripper helps deliver recyclables from your driveway to the city’s sorting facility.
Two homes destroyed in Stockton recycling fire
Two homes destroyed in Stockton recycling fire … destroyed, and several other were damaged when a fire broke out at a mattress recycling facility.