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You may hear us referring to the WWRA as an MRF, or a Materials Recovery Facility, but what is an MRF? A Materials Recovery facility is a specialized facility tasked with collecting, sorting, and baling household recyclables to send them to recycling facilities.   The WWRA is a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) was created in…

What makes an item “Recyclable”? Many factors contribute to an items recyclability and acceptance at recycling centers. It is important to follow recycling rules and only recycle accepted items at the WWRA. An item’s recyclability considers… …Its ability to travel through an MRF (Materials Recovery Facility): Recyclables need to be at least 1-2 inches in…

We recently made a post busting recycling myths, but we left one unaddressed: “Why is the WWRA so “picky”?” The WWRA has specific requirements for what is an isn’t recyclable. The most common recycling mistakes include wishcycling, bagging recyclables, and recycling thin plastics. Specific recycling rules are essential to keep our recycling system running. First,…