Recycling: What to Put In, What’s Unwanted
January 4, 2021 5:46AM EST
In this May 7, 2019 photo, a man walks under towers of recyclables at a GDB International warehouse in Monmouth Junction, N.J. A decision by China’s government to restrict imports of wastepaper and plastic that has disrupted U.S. recycling programs has also spurred investment in American plants that process recyclables. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
BOLIVAR, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Did you know: if a high percentage of the content in a recycling load is contaminated with pizza boxes, styrofoam and anything else not recyclable, the whole load goes to the landfill?
The Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Solid Waste Management District continues to stress “clean recycling”, even as they encourage you to put that wrapping paper and broken down cardboard into the bin.
The district says the only plastic of real recycling value at this time is a jug or bottle with a neck on it, so no need to put that peanut butter jar through the dishwasher.
They will take plain Christmas wrapping paper and broken down cardboard boxes.
Some yard waste sites are also taking live Christmas trees.
