Christmas tree recycling

Greenfudge.orgChristmas tree recyclingGreenfudge.orgWhen I was a kid some families left theirs up until it became either an embarrassment or a sort of piece of ironic modern art. Others were unceremoniously (and illegally) dumped in wooden areas. My friend and I once built a fort out of old trees ...

Gadsden's new expanded recycling center to open this month

al.com (blog)Gadsden's new expanded recycling center to open this monthal.com (blog)Work is continuing at the new site at 306 Henry Street, which will allow the city to expand its recycling effort into new areas, said Mike Hilton, the city's street maintenance superintendent. In addition to paper, plastic and glass, the center will be ...

Council 'neglects recycling' as bottles pile up

Edinburgh Evening NewsCouncil 'neglects recycling' as bottles pile upEdinburgh Evening NewsHUNDREDS of spent booze bottles are piling up at recycling points amid claims the city lost its grip on waste collections over the festive season. This stark picture from East Fettes Avenue shows a bottle bank so overflowing that dozens of bags have ...

Bin review in bid to push Dundee's recycling

Evening TelegraphBin review in bid to push Dundee's recyclingEvening TelegraphThe city's environment convener Craig Melville has admitted that nothing is being ruled out as a review of recycling and waste collection takes place. That could see weekly waste collections scrapped in a bid to increase recycling. Residents can expect ...

The great recycling myth

Spectator.co.ukThe great recycling mythSpectator.co.ukI am of course describing the phenomenon known as kerbside recycling, and Epsom Council would like you to think that it is good for the environment. But my day job is raising money for environmental projects, including waste plants, and I know that ...

Pack up the decs and get recycling

Lancashire Evening PostPack up the decs and get recyclingLancashire Evening PostAs the fairy lights and tinsel are returned to the loft, councils are offering a number of Christmas tree recycling sessions to provide a green way to dispose of your festive foliage. Ashton park rangers will be on hand on Sunday January 5 from 10am to ...

BoCC Eyes Rural Recycling District Tax Plan

Chapelboro.comBoCC Eyes Rural Recycling District Tax PlanChapelboro.comCHAPEL HILL- A recent court ruling means Orange County will have to find a new way to fund curbside recycling pick-up for rural residents, but commissioners say they aren't sure what is the most equitable way to pay for the program. At their last ...