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October 2017

Published: October 28, 2017
Updated:
November 22, 2017October 28, 2017
by Editorial Staff

Features from the October 2017 print edition:

  • Community Spotlight: County guides and fortifies local programs
  • Data Corner: The terms used most often in outreach
  • Destination unknown
  • MRF of the Month: Republic Services Anaheim Recycling Center
  • Recycling for all
  • Small steps, big difference
  • Taking it to the streets

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