Illegal dumps are crime scenes! Dumping trash, tires, bulky items, electronics, and more are against the law. Dumping waste and other material is harmful to the community and is a public health hazard. The Arkansas law allows people to report their knowledge of illegal dumping and dump sites. You can go to ReportDumping.com to help […]
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 […]
Reducing your waste can be easily done. Use reusable tote bags for grocery shopping, or putting your produce in, instead of plastic bags. You can reduce your use of plastic and save money by getting a reusable water bottle. Reducing the amount of paper you use by going digital! You can do this by reading […]
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 […]
There are a few basics to always remember when you are putting items in your cart. The following items DO NOT belong in your recycling cart: NO plastic grocery bags or plastic bags of any kind. NO food, food scraps, yard waste, or anything that can spoil or rot. NO clothing items or fabrics. NO […]
When you are doing your version of Spring Cleaning this year, it’s important to know what does and does not belong in your recycling cart. Cleaning out the pantry or cabinets? All aluminum/tin/steel cans are recyclable but must be emptied before you place them in your recycling cart. If they need a quick rinse, that […]
The Pulaski County Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District toured America Recycles, our local recycling Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) a couple of weeks ago. During our tour we got to see the full life cycle of what happens to the items you put in your recycling carts. The process starts here, where the materials from […]
The only type of plastics that belong in your recycling cart are empty plastic bottles and jugs. Plastic grocery bags, plastic trash bags, and plastic wrapping or film all belong in your trash bins. Plastic bags are what we call ‘tanglers’, which shut down the recycling machinery. All your recyclables can go directly inside your […]
With these five simple tips you can do recycling right in 2023: 1. Cardboard is recyclable and belongs in your cart! Cardboard must be broken down, flattened, and must fit inside of the cart. 2. While a lot of plastics are recyclable, some are not accepted in the recycling carts. Empty plastic bottles and jugs […]