The Arkansas legislature this session passed a law prohibiting cities and counties from restricting the use of “auxiliary containers.” The new law defines auxiliary containers as a bag, cup, package container, bottle, device or other packaging…” This law means that some cities, such as Fayetteville, that voted to limit businesses from using Styrofoam and single-use […]
Recycling in North Little Rock and Sherwood is now even better! For residents of North Little Rock and Sherwood only, glass food and beverage containers will now be accepted in your curbside recycling cart. And for these items to be recycled properly, please make sure the clear, brown or green glass bottles and jars are […]
The Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District is charged with coordinating solid waste services throughout the county. Each city or town within the county and the county itself operate garbage and recycling services within their borders. And they sometimes have different rules about customer services. One such difference will occur on Thursday, April 1. That’s […]
Green is the color of March. You know, St. Patrick’s Day and the coming of spring! With all of the cold and snow, it’s time to start thinking about renewal – renewing your commitment to recycling and reducing waste. Here are two good ideas from Penn State’s Green Team you probably already know about and […]
We recently mentioned the term “wishcycling.” Wishcycling is when you wish a certain material were recyclable, or that it should be. So, you put it in your curbside recycling cart. And hope. Folks who are dedicated to environmental correctness sometimes believe that everything can or should be recyclable. Recycling is the overall solution to healing […]
It’s time to remember some of the more overlooked do’s and don’ts of curbside recycling. Of course, you know that plastic bags and bags of any kind should be left out of your cart. They’re called tanglers. And they can get caught and wrapped up in the recycling machinery. Other material that gums up the […]
WASTE ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE The fate of cardboard boxes in the US rests in the hands of consumers more than it ever has been before. In the past, brick-and-mortar retailers handled much of the leftover packaging from shipments. Malls and grocery stores usually send big bales of used but relatively clean cardboard to recycling programs so […]
Do you know what goes in your recycle cart and what doesn’t? Sometimes it depends on where you live. While our district covers all of Pulaski County, the recycling contract with Waste Management only covers Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood and the unincorporated areas of the county. Those areas have the same recycling requirements. […]
It’s a New Year! And a perfect time to make a Recycling Resolution. That resolution is to re-double our efforts to do recycling right. Remember, recycling begins with you. So, during the month of January we’ll be sharing simple tips from our friends at the Compact Alliance to help inform us all on the right […]
Celebrating the holidays means festive decorations. Wrapping paper for gifts, tree ornaments, strings of lights, wreaths, tinsel, and more. It’s fun! And with the current stay-at-home responsibilities due to the viral pandemic, making the most of where we’re spending the most time creates an enjoyable environment for all. Speaking of the environment, please know that […]