As the summer days roll in, recyclers ask: Can I recycle lawn clippings? The answer is no, compost is not accepted at the WWRA. The WWRA is often confused with the Waste Transfer Station, located next door. The WWRA may be located next to the Waste Transfer Station, but we are separate entities with different goals, facilities,…

We were recently asked, “Why does colored glass have to be separated from clear glass?” To recycle glass at the WWRA, use one of our designated marked drop off bins. Do NOT recycle glass in comingled recycling or curbside bins. Colored and clear glass are separated to keep the glass quality intact. Colored glass is…

As an avid recycler, you may already know what plastics can be recycled. You already make a habit of emptying and rinsing all containers before replacing their caps. You may know how to look for recycling codes #1 – #7, and visit our page on the Plastic Numbering System if you have any questions. But…