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Hundreds opting out of new recycling program in Arlington, Texas
Almost 400 people have elected to opt-out of a new automated recycling program in Arlington, Texas, according to the Arlington Voice. Full Story »
California approves mercury thermostat recycling regulations
California officials approved mercury thermostat regulations that will set aggressive targets for the collection and recycling of out-of-service mercury thermostats. Full Story »
Momentum Recycling tackling Utah's glass recycling market
In a state with a tepid recycling culture, one company is trying to succeed where others have failed. Full Story »
Winnipeg woman catches garbage crew on video dumping trash, recycling in same truck
A resident in Winnipeg, Manitoba is upset after witnessing city garbage workers load her garbage and recycling into the same truck, according to CBC News Full Story »
Rewards for Recycling merges with DesertMicro
Rewards for Recycling, a rewards program that works with municipalities and haulers, completed a merger with waste management software company DesertMicro May 21. Full Story »
Who's that rifling in the trash? San Francisco's cart inspectors
In most cities, if a person were to look out a window and see a group of people rifling through trash cans, it would be cause for alarm. But in San Francisco, it's just a typical garbage day. Full Story »
Editorial: Big Brother in San Francisco?
A look into San Francisco's cart inspection program reveals what might be one of the most effective recycling outreach ideas ever. Full Story »
Vermont e-waste recycling program successful in first year
Vermont has collected over 4.8 million pounds of recyclable electronic devices in the first year of a statewide initiative to divert e-waste from landfills, according to a news release from the Northeast Resource Recovery Association, Vermont's recycling partner. Full Story »
More trash in Portland's recycling with reduced garbage pickups
Sanitation workers in Portland, Oregon, have seen an increase in trash in recycling bins since the city reduced its garbage pickups. Full Story »
Arlington, Texas, to start automated curbside recycling program
The city of Arlington, Texas will begin rolling out new 65-gallon recycling carts to residents on May 20, as part of a new automated recycling program, according to a city news release. Full Story »
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