Much like municipalities, universities consist of systems and structures, offering eateries, bookstores, workspaces and housing, not to mention new infrastructure being built every day…These mini-cities are driven by the higher education attributes of research, knowledge and leadership, as well as a healthy competition for new enrollments. This combination of infrastructure and ambition makes universities ideal proving grounds for recovery activities. Download PDF of article: Study Up See Full Article Here - by Kelly Domino, RRS Consultant
MILWAUKEE — Every year, the City of Milwaukee recycles 50 million pounds of materials. People mean well when they choose to recycle, but mistakes are made. Some of those mistakes are obvious and some of them aren't. However, some of those mistakes can be downright dangerous. Once you leave your recycling on the curb, it ends up in a massive pile at Milwaukee's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The pile of materials is so high, it only makes sense that some stowaways are hiding inside and they can be harmful. " Propane tanks — those are never ever recyclable in your recycling cart. They can cause serious injury to our employees as well as the equipment," warned Analiese Smith, the recycling
The E-Cycle Wisconsin 2016 annual report is now available on our website. During the most recent program year (July 2015 to June 2016), E-Cycle Wisconsin collectors received 32,4 million pounds of eligible electronics from Wisconsin households and schools, or 5.6 pounds per state resident. Between January 2010, when E-Cycle Wisconsin began, and June 2016, the program collected nearly 225 million pounds of electronics for recycling. Results of a 2016 statewide household survey conducted by the Department of Natural Resources show that few residents are putting TVs, computers or cell phones in the trash. While many state residents are storing unused electronics in their homes, most that did di
(WAUKESHA, WI) – December is International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness month and Waukesha County would like to remind residents that improperly disposing of medical sharps poses a public health risk along with the potential to injure collection and recycling facility workers. To reduce public health risks, Wisconsin medical waste rules require safe management and disposal. It is illegal to put sharps in the refuse (trash) or with recyclables and there are several options for safe disposal. “We want to make sure residents understand that improper disposal of medical sharps puts curbside collection and recycling facility workers at risk. Much of this work is done by hand, creating a haz
