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Be a Recycling Rock Star Posted February 26, 2021 Be a Recycling Rock Star Keep the wrong things out!
Cart Overloaded? Posted February 24, 2021 Cart Overloaded? Drop-it-Off!
Show Your Driver Some Love Posted February 10, 2021 Show Your Driver Some Love Show your driver some love and learn the basics for successful collection.
Free Glass Drop-offs! Posted December 01, 2020 Free Glass Drop-offs! Visit a free glass drop-off near you!
Oops; That's Not Recyclable! Posted May 27, 2020 Oops; That's Not Recyclable! While many items are recyclable through the Curb It! program, not everything can be tossed in your cart. In fact, when some of those non-recyclable items wind up in recycling carts, the value of all recycling goes down.
Pass on Plastic Posted April 01, 2020 Pass on Plastic As many of us may be spending more time at home, it could be a great time to think about forming new habits.
Naughty or Nice Recycling List Posted December 23, 2019 Naughty or Nice Recycling List What types of wrapping should be recycled?
Quit Disposable Pans Cold Turkey Posted November 25, 2019 Quit Disposable Pans Cold Turkey With holidays and celebrations approaching, it's fun to plan favorite holiday dishes to share. Keep in mind that while disposable pans may seem like the easiest option, they are not recyclable.
Online shopping is fun! Posted July 24, 2019 Online shopping is fun! Here's what to do with those empty packages
Lids; On or Off? Posted July 10, 2019 Lids; On or Off? The majority of the items we recycle each day have them, but what do you do with lids or bottle caps when you are ready to recycle the container? After you've given them a quick rinse, here's the lowdown on how to dispose of lids and caps!
Toby Keith's Red Solo Cups Debunked Posted June 26, 2019 Toby Keith's Red Solo Cups Debunked Red Solo Cups and other cups you'll find at the Iowa State Fair aren't recyclable. Learn why.
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