Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) Recommend Actions to Improve Glass Recycling
Stevens Point, WI (November 28, 2016) – In an effort to determine viable options for glass recycling, the Glass Taskforce, a dynamic team of public and private industry leaders, convened by AROW, met earlier this year to discuss the challenges and benefits of glass recycling. Both industry and society benefit from the use of recycled glass, however, glass continues to be a challenging commodity to cost-effectively recycle. The Glass Taskforce has completed a report that prov
Brown County Residents Urged to Keep Non-Recyclables Off the Curb
(Green Bay, WI) If you’ve ever put a plastic bag or a garden hose in your recycling bin, you need to think twice before doing it again. These items are not recyclable in your curbside bin. The Brown County Resource Recovery Department has recently seen an increase in the number of unacceptable materials at the Recycling Transfer Station. Common unacceptable curbside recyclables include: Plastic bags (for a list of recycling options, visit www.plasticfilmrecycling.org) Hoses a