Free Recycling Events in Union County

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the 2020 schedule of free countywide recycling events for all residents, beginning in March and running through November.

Lexington recycling center briefly evacuated after hazmat found

The Lexington recycling center is back up and running after employees had to be evacuated Wednesday morning because of a container of muriatic acid that was found inside.

Single-stream recycling in Tallahassee and Leon County faces uncertain future

Recycling in Tallahassee and Leon County could be in trouble, but the local governments and Marpan Recycling say they are doing everything they can to keep the service.

Gill to pay estimated $10K more for recycling per year

Like most Franklin County towns, Gill will be paying much more for the same recycling services starting in July.

Kent County works to educate residents about new recycling rules

Kent County will no longer recycle shredded paper or plastic bags

Towns join effort to recycle Christmas lights

Residents on the Outer Cape still have time to drop broken and tangled Christmas lights into recycling bins posted at town transfer stations.

As consumers search for open recycling centers, California lawmakers look into bottle redemption solutions

When hundreds of California recycling centers suddenly closed last year, consumers complained they had no easy way to get the deposits back for their bottles and cans. Lawmakers now are calling for a complete overhaul…

Norcross passes on recycling fee increase to residents

In January, Norcross’ solid waste provider increased recycling fees by $.72 per residential customer, per month. The cost to the city is $43,667.

How a Seattle startup is revolutionizing recycling

Seattle is known for its innovative startups and environmentally friendly practices, and a growing subscription service combines the two.

Will Taos resume glass and plastic recycling?

Private businesses picking up some of the recyclables the town no longer accepts

City Council hears presentation on North Platte recycling program

A presentation about the future of recycling in North Platte was heard before The North Platte City Council at their work session on Wednesday evening.

Governments plan alternative recycling plans as Willits facility set to close Jan. 31

The governments of Eagle County and Basalt will team up to host two free “hard-to-recycle” events this year.

Daphne plans recycling changes

Changes in the Daphne recycling program to reduce a deficit of more than $500,000 a year could include higher fees, reduced collections days and fewer types of materials picked up at the curb, city officials…

James City County could introduce an independent solid waste and recycling curbside collection service

While James City County relies on a regional contractor to collect residents’ curbside recycling now, there’s a possibility the county government could decide to carry out that task, as well as solid-waste collection, on its…

Santa Rosa County recycling oyster shells to help restore habitats

Santa Rosa County kicked off their "Offer your Shell for Restoration" oyster recycling program.

Sioux Falls launches campaign targeting reducing, reusing, and recycling

The city of Sioux Falls has launched its latest phase in a campaign targeting waste reduction and recycling.

Recycling Responsibly: Santa Rosa County needs your help to keep service

The return of recycling services in Santa Rosa County is just about a week away. Officials say it's important to know what can and can't go into your curbside recycling come Feb. 3.