Have you ever found yourself facing your recycling bin, completely befuddled about whether or not you can put a particular item in it? You’re not alone. According to Planet Ark, nearly half of Australians find recycling confusing. Australia’s recycling rules can seem horrendously complicated, but fortunately they are becoming more…
If you’re like me, the terms “ferrous” and “nonferrous” metals make you stare blankly and wonder if, like trigonometry, this is just another ploy to get you to learn something you’ll never actually use in real life. But for people in the scrap metal industry, the distinction and uses of…
At home and at work, County Sanitation has been helping to keep your neighborhoods clean since 1989. In Pinellas and Pasco Florida counties, County Sanitation’s stops include residential homes, apartments and condominium complexes, construction sites, office buildings, retail centers and industrial businesses. Pasco County Recyclables Info New! Pasco County’s Residential…
Alley Recycling Collection Since late June 2015, St. Petersburg residents have successfully reduced the amount of trash sent to the landfill by participating in the city’s recycling program. Residents also played a major role in helping the city achieve a much-lower-than-expected contamination rate during the program’s first few months. But…
According to the University of Florida and NOAA, Microfibers are found in common synthetic materials, such as yoga pants and those very fuzzy fleeces, and now they are filling up the ocean. When you throw clothes like this in the washing machine, the microfibers break off and go out with…
Welcome to the Solid Waste Department Recycle Collection Garbage Trash Recycling Sweeping KEEP MIAMI BEAUTIFUL The Keep Miami Beautiful campaign is a municipal maintenance program geared at more effectively addressing general issues of street litter, illegal dumping, and maintenance of sidewalks and alley ways. Additionally code violations such as graffiti,…
Go Green! has become almost a sports-fan type of rallying cry in our society. Recycling is just one of the ways we partner with our customers to contribute to a “greener” environment. Putting our commitment to environmental stewardship into practice began in earnest in 1990 with recycling 40 tons…
ST. MARYS RECYCLING GUIDELINES As many of you know, at the County’s request, the April 4th Hardship Variance hearing has been postponed in order to allow all parties time to explore every option. Please know that we (The Southern Environmental Law Center, The National Parks Conservation Association representative, and the…
We understand that budgets and time constraints don’t always allow groups to visit our facilities and that is why Rumpke is happy to bring our educational opportunities to you. Rumpke’s Education Specialist can visit your school, community organization or church to discuss our operations with your group. Presentations focus on…
Throughout history, human progress has been intrinsically tied to the management of waste due to its effect on public and environmental health. Waste management has affected human history in many ways just as it will in the future. The modern waste management industry has come far and with recycling and…
Curbside Recycling Recycling What is my garbage, yard waste, or recycling collection day? How do I stop junk mail? I live in an apartment/condo. How do I recycle? Jacksonville residents can now recycle more items than ever, and there’s no need to pre-sort or remove labels from bottles and…
Room to Room Guide to Waste & Recycling Options The Room to Room Guide provides information on how to properly dispose of unwanted household items. Click here to download the guide. General Trash Pickup Effective September 1, 2016, waste haulers in the City of Springfield are limited to charging customers…
Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned recycler, we’re here to support your journey toward a greener future. Explore our resources, learn about best practices, and find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease.