Facility Alert 2/6/25

WWRA Facility Alert: The WWRA’s Werkner Road facility will be without power today, February 6th for maintenance. This will not impact pickup schedule for curbside or drop off bins. For questions, email wwraeduoutreach@gmail.com.

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What is a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)?

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…

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What Makes an Item “Recyclable”?

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…

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