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How is the WWRA Funded?
We were recently asked, “how is the WWRA nonprofit funded?” The WWRA is funded through three revenue streams: 1) Taxes: The WWRA is funded by two assessments that appear on the Winter Tax bill. One assessment is for paying the bond used to buy new equipment and the other is an operational assessment. 2) Grants:…
Read MoreCommon Recycling Myths
Let’s talk about some common recycling myths! 1) “Colored plastics aren’t recyclable because they have less valuable materials. You should throw them out!” This is false! The color of the plastic has nothing to do with its recyclability. To determine if a plastic is recyclable, instead look for a How2Recycle label or a plastic…
Read MorePlease Flatten Before Recycling
To recycle plastics, please… 1) Rinse well to remove all product residue 2) Screw or snap on any lids 3) Flatten! This ensures all recyclables fit in our bins and reduces the risk of items flying away. The WWRA accepts plastic bottles #1- #7, such as milk jugs and detergent bottles, cottage cheese, yogurt,…
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