You may hear us say: “DO NOT recycle thin plastics”… but what is a “thin plastic”? Thin plastics are flexible plastics often used in food packaging. No thin plastics are recyclable, and they should not be placed in recycling bins or used to bag recyclables. Here are some examples of nonrecyclable thin plastics: – Grocery…

Let’s talk about illegal dumping. Illegal dumping occurs when someone dumps unrecyclable items in or outside of the WWRA’s recycling bins. Common items include furniture, construction waste, tanglers, and foam. This can be done by someone who hopes other bin users will take home the items or by someone who does not want to dispose…

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…