No more plastic bags in Bowie recycling bins

CapitalGazette.comNo more plastic bags in Bowie recycling binsCapitalGazette.comNeither does the city of Bowie — at last not in its recycling bins. Due to a change in policy at the Waste Management facility in Capitol Heights where the city's recyclables are taken, Bowie officials are asking resident not to include plastic bags ...

Why Recycling Is a Bad Deal for Cities

TIMEWhy Recycling Is a Bad Deal for CitiesTIMEFind out why recycling used to be a good deal for cities, but now it's costing them millions. By Aaron C. Davis at the Washington Post. 2. Setting its sights on the next billion users, Facebook is opening its first office in Africa. By Kurt Wagner in ...

UAE recycling: Artists reveal the beauty in our rubbish

The NationalUAE recycling: Artists reveal the beauty in our rubbishThe National“There are pros and cons to using recycled material,” Ms Bhalla said. “The pros are that we are reusing materials and making art. The cons are that our families are ready to throw us out along with our recycled materials.” As a mixed-media artist, she ...and more »

Coastal Recycling takes over commercial waste collection from South Molton ...

North Devon GazetteCoastal Recycling takes over commercial waste collection from South Molton ...North Devon GazetteCommercial waste collection previously handled by South Molton Recycle (SMR) has now been taken over by a new company. Around five jobs will be saved as Coastal Recycling, part of the Devon Waste Management group, takes over commercial waste ...Where can I take my recycling in Torridge?North Devon JournalRecycle Week in WestburyWhite Horse News (blog)all 4 news articles »

Mayfield's recycling rate among top 10 in Cuyahoga County

cleveland.comMayfield's recycling rate among top 10 in Cuyahoga Countycleveland.comCouncilman Dennis Fiorelli with the trash and recycling bins residents received in 2012 as part of the city's automated recycling program. South Euclid residents recycled the second most waste of seven Hillcrest communities in 2014. (Jeff Piorkowski ...

Recycling centre to close due to "unmanageable" fly tipping

Leicester MercuryRecycling centre to close due to "unmanageable" fly tippingLeicester MercuryA recycling centre at a superstore is being shut because of the "unmanageable" level of fly-tipping at the site. The centre, housed in a large, shipping container-style bin, is being taken away from Asda superstore's car park, in Fosse Park. The move ...

Fire crews tackle Digbeth recycling yard blaze

Birmingham MailFire crews tackle Digbeth recycling yard blazeBirmingham MailWest Midlands Fire Service said four tonnes of plastic and wood were on fire in a recycling yard in Liverpool Street, near to the junction with Great Barr Street. A fire service spokesperson urged people in the surrounding area to move indoors and ...

Because your neighbor dumps dog doo in the bin, your recycling bill may rise

MLive.comBecause your neighbor dumps dog doo in the bin, your recycling bill may riseMLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – Roughly one in six loads of single-stream recycling delivered to Kent County facilities is contaminated by trash, and what's unsullied is worth less on the resale market. As a result, customers soon may pay more for curbside recycling.

Dubai art collective puts recycling in new light

The NationalDubai art collective puts recycling in new lightThe National“There are pros and cons to using recycled material,” she said. “The pros are that we are reusing materials and making art. The cons are that our families are ready to throw us out along with our recycled materials.” As a mixed-media artist, Ms Bhalla ...

Aiken County recycling rate nearly three times better than Augusta's

The Augusta ChronicleAiken County recycling rate nearly three times better than Augusta'sThe Augusta ChronicleEnvironmental statistics released Monday show that Aiken County's recycling rate – despite decreasing 4.5 percentage points last year – continues to be nearly three times as high as Augusta's. According to South Carolina's annual Solid Waste Management ...Rep. Day testifies in support of expanded access to recyclingWicked Local Stonehamall 2 news articles »

RECYCLING UPDATE: Dry recycling collections stopped across Torridge

North Devon JournalRECYCLING UPDATE: Dry recycling collections stopped across TorridgeNorth Devon JournalRECYCLING UPDATE: Dry recycling collections stopped across Torridge. By NDJFayeG | Posted: June 29, 2015. Torridge residents must not put out any box and bags recycling collection until further announcements have. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to ...South Molton Recycle enters administrationletsrecycle.comSouth Molton Recycle goes into administrationNorth Devon Gazetteall 6 news articles »

Curbside recycling kicks off in St. Petersburg

Tampabay.comCurbside recycling kicks off in St. PetersburgTampabay.comAnthony Brown, who is a Lead Man on one of St. Petersburg's new recycling trucks, moves a recycling bin after Mayor Rick Kriseman 's news conference in front of a resident's home at 161 19th Avenue South in the Old Southeast neighborhood Monday.St. Pete curbside recycling begins MondayWTSP 10 NewsSt. Pete set to roll out recycling program todayFOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TVLike it or not, curbside recycling has launched in St. PeteSaintPetersBlog (blog)ABC Action News -TBO.comall 6 news articles »

South Molton Recycle enters administration

letsrecycle.comSouth Molton Recycle enters administrationletsrecycle.comLongstanding social enterprise South Molton Recycle Ltd has gone into administration today (June 29) after providing recycling services to Devon residents for 29 years. The South Molton-based organisation, which has over 34 staff and claimed to have ...South Molton Recycle has gone into administration resulting in 30 redundanciesNorth Devon JournalSouth Molton Recycle goes into administrationNorth Devon Gazetteall 6 news articles »

Plaistow students learn about recycling

Newham RecorderPlaistow students learn about recyclingNewham RecorderCouncillor Ian Corbett, mayoral advisor for environment and leisure, said: “Recycling helps to protect the environment, and saves money by reducing the costs of getting rid of waste. There are so many items that can be recycled around the home but many ...

South Molton Recycle has gone into administration resulting in 30 redundancies

North Devon JournalSouth Molton Recycle has gone into administration resulting in 30 redundanciesNorth Devon JournalContract talks have been taking place over the past month with Torridge District Council officers and James Morrish, deputy leader, at which SMR put forward various "practical options to avoid disruption to the recycling service and the loss of 30 jobs".Kerbside recycling collections halted in Torridge 'until further notice'North Devon Gazetteall 4 news articles »

'Cash for bottles': Back to the future for NI recycling?

BBC News'Cash for bottles': Back to the future for NI recycling?BBC NewsA "money back" recycling scheme, in which used drinks containers are exchanged for cash, could be re-introduced in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said it could help to reduce litter and boost recycling. He said ...

Bin boost for Hawera High School recycling efforts

Taranaki Daily NewsBin boost for Hawera High School recycling effortsTaranaki Daily NewsThe Environmental Education for Resource Sustainability Trust (EERST) has awarded the school a set of "purpose-built, stainless steel recycling bins" to help them in their recycling efforts. Hawera High is one of 12 secondary schools throughout New ...

St. Pete curbside recycling begins Monday

WTSP 10 NewsSt. Pete curbside recycling begins MondayWTSP 10 NewsST. PETERSBURG, FL - Tomorrow, Monday, June 29, curbside recycling collections begin in St. Petersburg. Residents living in Zone 1 who have containers with grey stickers and wish to participate in the program are reminded to place their containers at ...

City recycling center is put on hold

The ColoradoanCity recycling center is put on holdThe ColoradoanConcern over the cost of operating a long-sought "one-stop shop" for recycling in Fort Collins has put the facility on hold. Fort Collins officials expect to wait until at least fall before deciding whether to build the proposed Community Recycling ...and more »

Alamo unveils new recycling mascot

MonitorAlamo unveils new recycling mascotMonitorWith the assistance of two grants awarded in 2014, the City of Alamo was able to expand their recycling capacity by funding the purchase of recycling bins, trailers, printing of bilingual recycling materials and signage, and hiring of an environmental ...

Fort Collins seeks input on recycling ordinance

The ColoradoanFort Collins seeks input on recycling ordinanceThe ColoradoanFort Collins officials have launched a project aimed at updating the city's recycling ordinance and are seeking public input on possible changes. A series of meetings on the issue and associated topics will be conducted this summer, starting at 6:30 p ...

Clever recycling of themes in 'Star Wars Rebels'

Inquirer.netClever recycling of themes in 'Star Wars Rebels'Inquirer.netThere's clever recycling—Sabine's look takes an old, established design and makes it her own, and Chopper is a familiar-looking but a more expressive robot than R2-D2, in many ways—to name a few. And speaking of Artoo, the old droid and a few other ...and more »

More Awareness on Responsible Recycling Coming to Kelowna

KelownaNowMore Awareness on Responsible Recycling Coming to KelownaKelownaNowThe BC Recycles Summer Ambassador Tour returns, working to educate the public on how to recycle and products are actually recyclable. Previously called the BC Used Oil Summer Ambassador Tour, the program's key public awareness and education ...

Fairport teacher rides across US for recycling

Rochester Democrat and ChronicleFairport teacher rides across US for recyclingRochester Democrat and ChronicleBut after multiple discussions about recycling with his fourth-grade class at Northside Elementary in Perinton, and hearing stories of adventure from his friends traveling abroad, Nyhof decided to take the summer to bike from Washington to Maine to ...

(Mostly) responsible recycling: Winona County analyzes what ends up in big ...

Winona Daily News(Mostly) responsible recycling: Winona County analyzes what ends up in big ...Winona Daily NewsWhat really ends up in those big blue recycling containers in Winona County? That's what county sustainability coordinator Anne Morse, along with a team of dedicated volunteers, sought to find out — even when it meant digging through, sorting and ...