Why Can’t We Accept Thin Plastics?
We have made countless posts informing recyclers that plastic bags and bagged recyclables are NOT recyclable, but we were recently asked, “WHY?” This is a great question, as some specialized MRF’s do accept thin plastics or even require recyclables to be bagged, unlike the WWRA. Let’s explore the logistics of expanding our accepted materials to…
Read MoreBirthday Party Recycling
Did you know September 9 is the most common birthday in the US? There is an average of 12,344 births per day on September 9. With this many birthday parties, we have the opportunity to either divert waste or create more. Let’s look into how to make birthdays more sustainable! Recycle: – 100% paper…
Read MoreThe WWRA will be Closed for Labor Day
The WWRA will be closed for Labor day on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will resume collection tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8, 2026. City of Chelsea residential curbside pickup will not be impacted. Commercial pickups will be one day behind, with Monday’s commercial customers being serviced on Tuesday. As always, WWRA public bin locations…
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