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…

How does the WWRA actually recycle products? There are many steps consumer products go through to get from trash to treasure. Let’s break it down: First, recyclable consumer products are purchased, often in the form of packaging. For a full list of recyclable products, click here. Once recyclables enter a WWRA drop off or curbside…