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 Chelsea Zero Waste for this effort! 238.46 lbs. of Compost collected 120 lbs of Cardboard/Paperboard 43.53…

What are Tanglers? Tanglers are nonrecycable items, including hoses, plastic bags, rope, string, chains, and Christmas lights that become tangled in our recycling machines. These items lead to costly repairs and wasted time. Remember: tanglers are NOT recyclable at the WWRA. Instead, click the links below for alternative disposal methods: Thin plastics/plastic bags: Bring them…

What is Wishcycling? Wishcycling is when you recycle something when you are unsure of if it can be recycled. Many participate in wishcycling because they believe it is better to attempt to recycle an item than just throw it in the trash. No matter what the cause of wishcycling is, contaminates entering our facility costs…