Division of Waste Management Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs Why should I care about recycling? Recycling in the U.S. is a $236-billion-a-year industry. Companies rely on recycling programs to provide the raw materials they need to make new products. The average American discards seven and one-half pounds of garbage…
Recyclables, collected from Linn County communities by private haulers, are piled in the Solid Waste Agency Resource Recovery building this past Tuesday in Marion. The recycling then is transferred to the Republic facility in Cedar Rapids for sorting and processing. Recycling collected from Cedar Rapids residents is taken directly to…
Waste Disposal & Recycling Tips for Peninsula Residents The Virginia Peninsula includes four independent cities (Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg) and two counties (York and James City County). Obviously each city and county operate under their own regulations, but when it comes to curbside pickup guidelines for solid waste…
Recycling programs are a great way to reduce the amount of material that goes into landfills, and is thus better for the environment as a whole. School recycling programs that are taught and put into practice in elementary school classrooms are promoting the practice to our next generation of leaders….
“Boat shrink wrap is recyclable, but it is considered a commercial product. The used wrap often contains wood, strings and other debris that can contaminate Muskoka’s acceptable residential material at the curb that residents work diligently to sort and set out correctly,” stated the district. “In order for commercially consumed…
Hampton area residents have about one week left to empty closets and load their cars. Hampton Township School District’s ninth annual Recycle Rama is set for 9 a.m. to noon May 21 in the high school parking lot and cafeteria. Multiple organizations will accept — at no charge — bikes,…
Furniture can be challenging to throw away on a curbside, so recycling and reusing is an appealing option for many people interested in upgrading the look of their living room or bedroom. While a recycling center will receive, break down and process old furniture, there are several different options when…
Review the resources below for answers to common residential recycling questions. Why recycle? Where do the recyclables go? What should I do if a recycling truck damages my property during collection? How do I request a recycling bin or cart? What can I put in the recycling cart? Can I…
Composting is one of the most easily recyclable resources that are frequently trashed. Composting is a controlled process of decomposition of organic material. Placing yard and food waste into composting bins helps naturally occurring soil organisms recycle nitrogen, potash, phosphorus, and other plant nutrients, which can be used on lawns,…
“Electronic Waste”” consists of discarded electronic equipment, such as computers, office equipment, games, cell phones, refrigerators, and television sets. Components within those items are manufactured using materials which are harmful to the environment. Exposure to some of these materials, such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, or brominated flame retardants, poses a…
Arwood Waste has a fleet of single stream recycling trucks that allow customers to put all their recyclables in one container—papers, plastic, metals and other recyclable materials. The materials are separated for reuse at an approved local facility. Arwood Waste works with its customers customers annually divert over tons of mixed recyclables…
It takes 700 years for a plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill. It takes 500 years for an aluminum can to decompose in a landfill. 2.5 million plastic water bottles are reused everyday. Nearly 120,000 cans are recycled every minute. A recycled aluminum can is back on the shelf…
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.