Funding for a North Carolina recycling support program has been restored in the state House of Representatives’ budget proposal, a sharp departure from the Senate’s desire to slash the office entirely.
Funding for a North Carolina recycling support program has been restored in the state House of Representatives’ budget proposal, a sharp departure from the Senate’s desire to slash the office entirely.
If a municipal recycling program wants to increase its performance, local government engagement is needed. Several program leaders made that clear during a discussion hosted by the U.S. EPA last week.
The much-discussed mixed-waste materials recovery facility in Montgomery, Ala. has closed its doors.
Advocacy organizations are pushing for New York City to adopt a franchise-zoning system for collection of commercial waste and recycling.
“It’s been a resounding success,” said Robert Costanzo, engineering and operations manager for Surrey, British Columbia.
The Closed Loop Fund has provided financial backing to Memphis, Tenn. to help the municipality transition to single-stream recycling.
Local governments are saving money through their participation in statewide paint stewardship programs, according to the Product Stewardship Institute.
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The City of Fort Worth, Texas is changing its relationship with outreach organization Recyclebank as it works to increase recycling among the multi-family and commercial sectors.
A new materials recovery facility in Florida is ready and willing to accept glass, but a local municipality refuses to send it over fears the MRF will change its mind.
A recent survey revealed Massachusetts residents were committed to recycling but that they didn’t have a firm grasp on what should be put in the bin.