Deceptive Recycling Symbols
Many people have asked us, “Why does my item’s packaging say it is recyclable when it’s not?” Many packages have recycling symbols on them, and may include notes like “please recycle me” or “I’m recyclable”. These symbols are made by the brand for marketing or to increase recycling awareness, but can have a detrimental effect.…
Read MoreNational Ice Cream Day
Happy National Ice Cream Day! Do you know how to recycle common ice cream packaging? Recycle: – Cardboard boxes used for ice cream sandwiches and popsicles – Plastic totes used as 5 quart ice cream containers – Plastic disposable bowls #1-#7 – Rinse all containers before recycling Trash: – Traditional ice cream pint and quart…
Read MoreRecent Illegal Dumping
Recently, the WWRA has experienced two hazardous incidence of illegal dumping at our drop off bins. Whether the item is as large as a living room set or as small as a battery, illegal dumping harms our nonprofit and our community. Illegal dumping occurs when someone dumps unrecyclable items in or outside of the WWRA’s…
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