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?? Fire safety takes centre stage after a recent event in Sunderland. As businesses and consumers, we can't overlook the fire risks associated with waste disposal, especially that of lithium batteries. While vaping devices offer convenience, it's crucial to handle their batteries responsibly. ???? In the early hours, firefighters tackled a blaze at a Sunderland recycling plant. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by improper waste handling. Let's encourage not just safe disposal of batteries but also promote innovation in sustainable technology. Here's to safer practices and designing products with the end-of-life phase in mind. ???? #FireSafety #Recycling #SustainableInnovation

DID YOU KNOW? ?? “On average, it costs $30 per ton to recycle trash, ?? ?? $50 to send it to the landfill, and ?? $65 to $75 to incinerate it.” ?? The math speaks for itself. Recycling is more cost-effective than incinerating or taking trash to the landfill. Plus, it’s better for the environment and can have even more payoffs in the long run. Thank you for celebrating Waste & Recycling Workers Week with SWANA. Join us in supporting those who help bring our #ClimateChampions and #Sustainability goals one step closer to reality. ?? SOURCE: RoadRunner Recycling, https://lnkd.in/e3WcQ6nZ. #WasteRecyclingWorkersWeek #WRWW #SWANA #Sustainability #ClimateChampions #ThankYouRecyclingHeroes #SolidWasteHeroes #WasteAndRecyclingWorkersWeek

The number of households that participate in the Covington curbside recycling program has grown tremendously in the last eight years. Here are the numbers by neighborhood. Numbers represent the percentage of households who contract for trash pickup that also use a recycling cart. Notice that every single neighborhood has increased over this period. The recycling program carries no additional cost beyond the annual trash collection fee. In all, some 2,410 tons of recyclable material was diverted from landfills in Fiscal Year 2024. #recycling #CovRecycles #CovingtonRecycles #recyclingprogram

When recycling your IT equipment, it’s crucial to understand how and where the recycling company processes your devices. With Stone, you 100% know it's not going to a landfill site.

Happy National Battery Day! Celebrate by recycling your household batteries the right way. Batteries can be a fire hazard and never belong in your recycling cart. Residents looking to recycle them can take them to the Dane County Landfill, a Streets Division drop-off site, or search for battery recycling in their area. Bringing them to these sites ensures that they are recycled properly and prevents fires. Check your local guidelines listed on our website for how to properly recycle these special cases. Learn how to #recyclebetter at sustaindane.org/better

A recent report by Paul Sanderson, Chief Executive at The Recycling Association, highlights a key issue in our industry, and at Re-Gen, we fully support a unified mixed dry recycling (commingled) collection system. With the right investment in technology and state-of-the-art facilities, we are able to produce the highest quality material and the most carbon friendly option. ? The commingled system also increases recycling rates, ensuring more materials are processed effectively and efficiently. This approach is the best option for the public purse, providing cost-effective solutions that benefit taxpayers and public finances. ? The fully commingled system makes recycling easier for householders, simplifying the process and reducing confusion. It's time to embrace modern technology to improve waste processing standards across the board.?? ? #commingled #wastemanagement #recycling

???? Did you know? Toledo City Council and the Board of Lucas County Commissioners approved of plans to construct a materials recovery facility (MRF) at the site of the former South & Western Landfill in Toledo. ??? What does this mean? A materials recovery facility (MRF) would help us recycle in a more economic and efficient manner. Currently, our recycling materials that are put out at the curb or collected at drop-off locations are transferred 90 miles away in Oberlin to be sorted. This single-stream MRF will drastically reduce our county-wide carbon footprint by keeping our process local. Why is this important? In 2023, we opened a new landfill cell to responsibly manage waste, however, somethings can be reused to save space in our landfill. ?? Food scraps can be composted at one of our three local sites. ?? Materials like paper, glass and plastic can be recycled for reuse. Learn more about the MRF at: https://ow.ly/Nhsi50SNxn2

How Norwalk is working to address a solid waste crisisExpanding city garbage collection to more of Norwalk, encouraging more composting, getting non-recyclables out of the recycling stream, and possibly charging user fees were among...https://lnkd.in/ePt_3JHv

Hello Midwest City, Oklahoma! ?? Join us today as we introduce the Community Recycling Unit, a free self-service drop-off container that collects your many recyclables. Whether you’re a seasoned recycler or new to the process, we’re here to help you every step of the way. ????Here’s what you can expect:????Material Identification:?Learn how to identify different types of recyclable materials. We’ll help teach you what can and cannot be recycled to ensure your efforts make the biggest impact.????Container Usage:?Get a hands-on demonstration on how to use the recycling container. We’ll show you the best practices for sorting and disposing of your recyclables.???Q&A Session:?Have questions about recycling? We’re here to provide answers and share tips on how you can help us reduce waste.???Come see us today between 10 AM - 6 PM?at Sam’s Club?located at: ?? 6521 SE 29th St, Midwest City, OK Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and create a sustainable future for Midwest City. We can’t wait to see you! #samsclub #communityrecyclingunit #midwestcityoklahoma #midwestcity #D6ESG #d6REM #recycling #sustainability