It’s that time of year again when we are out buying presents from local stores, having packages delivered to our homes, and shopping endlessly at the grocery store for all the extra people in our home. But because of all this, more cardboard products enter our home during the month of December than any other […]
Jefferson Elementary for Cammack Village and Kingwood residents! Saturday, December 2nd 8am-12pm Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District will have pop-up electronic and glass recycling events throughout Pulaski County. Our goal is to have these events in under-served areas in the county. We want to provide a convenient way for residential customers to recycle glass […]
These items DO belong in your recycling cart: Empty plastic bottles and jugs, empty aluminum, steel, and tin cans, and paper, cardboard, empty cartons, newspaper, junk mail, and paper board. These items DO NOT belong in your recycling cart: Plastic grocery bags, trash bags, food, food scraps, yard waste, anything that can spoil, clothes, fabric, […]
For North Little Rock and Sherwood residents only, you may put glass in your recycling cart. Please make sure you are only putting glass food and beverage bottles and jars that are clear, brown, or green. Always empty your bottles and jars before putting them into your recycling cart. For Little Rock, Maumelle, and Jacksonville […]
SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE Lori Brown May 31, 2023 4:59PM Dallas working to reduce contaminated recycling bins A recent audit found more than a quarter of the materials put into the blue Dallas recycling bins is contaminated. DALLAS – A recent audit found more than a quarter of the materials put into the blue Dallas recycling bins […]
Cardboard: It makes boxes, packages, and more. We use a lot of it. Especially during the holidays. The good news is cardboard is recyclable. In fact, it is one of the most recyclable commodities because the fiber in the board can be reused to make new boxes, and other materials. The other news is, cardboard […]
Elections have consequences impacting our daily lives. The policies adopted by our elected officials direct the public services we depend on, including garbage and trash collection, tire recycling, preventing illegal dumping, and promoting curbside and drop-off recycling services. That’s why it’s so important for you to vote in local, state, and national elections. Election Day […]
Did you know illegal dumps are crime scenes! It’s true. Illegal dumping of trash, tires, bulky items, electronics, and more is against the law. Plus, dumps affect every community in Pulaski County and are public health hazards. Illegal dumps also decrease property values and discourage economic development. Arkansas law states that folks may report knowledge […]
Recycling is a habit for all seasons. As we approach fall and a season where we can “fall back” into practices and routines that may have slacked off during the summer months, please take the time to rededicate yourself and your household to smart recycling. Smart recycling is knowing what to recycle, how, when, and […]
Recycling has its limits. We don’t like admitting that, but for recycling to work, we all need to make sure we are recycling the proper items. Why? Residential customers enjoy the convenience of what is called single-stream recycling. That means you can put all recyclable items in your cart loose, never bagged. You don’t have […]