Coffee Cup Recycling

It’s National Espresso Day! Earlier this month, we celebrated National Cappuccino Day with some coffee cup recycling reminders. Let’s review common coffee cups and their proper disposal methods:   1) Single use “Paper” or “Plastic” cups: These cups are made with mixed materials and are NOT recyclable. Traditional disposable coffee cups have a paper like…

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America Recycles Day

It’s America Recycles Day! America Recycles Day helps us remember the small steps we can all take to help our environment. Let’s learn about some of Michigan’s goals this America Recycles day: – Recognize the importance of recycling to protect natural resources, promote environmental stewardship, and improve the quality of life for Michigan’s residents –…

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Are Pans Recyclable?

A recycler recently asked, “Can I recycle cast iron, nonstick, or ceramic pans?” The answer is NO! Cookware is not recyclable at the WWRA. Instead, consider these options for pan disposal:   Donate: Donate unused cookware to your local thrift store or give them away in a local Facebook group   Scrap: Cast iron skillets…

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