Many recyclers ask, what do I do if I have broken glass? What if my glass bottles break when placed in designated drop off bins? It is okay if glass breaks when you drop it in our recycling drop off bins. Marked glass bins eliminate risk to workers who hand sort mixed recycling. By separating…

Some people may ask, why is the WWRA so “picky” on what is recyclable? Materials Recovery Facilities like the WWRA have specific requirements for what can be recycled. Items that cannot be recycled, called contaminates, can enter our system through illegal dumping or lack of knowledge. When contaminants enter our system, it can cause costly…

Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition and the WWRA were featured in the Chelsea Update and Sun Times! This year, @Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition set out with a goal of reducing waste at the Chelsea Sounds and Sights festival. In coordination with the WWRA, they diverted 413.08 pounds of waste through composting and recycling efforts. Congratulations to…