Recycling Dictionary
Today, we’re compiling common recycling terminology into an all-encompassing WWRA Recycling Dictionary! Use this as a comprehensive guide to understand your recycling. Bale: A compacted block of recyclables created by an MRF. These blocks are created after recycling has been collected and sorted by type. Baling recycling allows the WWRA to transport recyclables to…
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It’s National Dentist Day, and we’re talking toothpaste! Many toothpaste companies have started using aluminum or plastic #1-#7 tubes, which are recyclable at the WWRA. Other brands have started take back programs, such as Colgate’s recycling program through TerraCycle. These programs do NOT have the same requirements as the WWRA. To check whether your…
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Today, we’re talking about e-waste. E-waste, or electronic waste, includes computers, phones, TV’s, electric appliances, and batteries. Due to the hazardous components in electronic devices, these items need to be disposed of correctly. Let’s learn how to dispose of common e-waste: Computers: Best Buy and Staples has computer collection programs. Contact your computer’s producer…
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