What Maine’s vape EPR law means for recyclers
Maine is now the first state in the nation to require vape and e-cigarette manufacturers to fund end-of-life management for their products. Gov. Janet Mills
The Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority (Authority) is a joint powers authority organized under California Government Code Section 6500. Comprised of nine members, we share the authority to plan and implement recycling, composting, reuse and zero waste programs in the High Desert and Mountain area of San Bernardino County.
The Authority is comprised of representatives from Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Needles, San Bernardino County, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, and Yucca Valley. Learn more about the Authority.
Think recycling plastic is straightforward? It’s not. From confusing resin codes and limited curbside acceptance to the economics of recycling and contamination pitfalls, learn why not all plastics can be recycled—and what that means for you.
Learn what type of items are recyclable curbside or at a local drop-off center, how to properly prepare material for recycling, and why it’s so important.
Get tips on backyard composting and how curbside collection of organics recycling (or compost) is being introduced to our communities.
Maine is now the first state in the nation to require vape and e-cigarette manufacturers to fund end-of-life management for their products. Gov. Janet Mills
New York City’s sanitation department (DSNY) and its Sanitation Foundation nonprofit partner celebrated the debut of five hand-painted Mack LR refuse trucks as part of
Following a competitive selection process, Circular Materials chose PlasCred for a tolling arrangement to process post-consumer flexible plastics collected in Alberta under the province’s new
The Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 26-003 on May 14, which would create a extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework setting specific recovery rate targets
A warm welcome back to “Women in Circularity”, where we shine a light on women moving us toward a circular economy. This month, I was
The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: American Union Ventures DBA American Recycling of Lincoln, Nebraska Cinco Electronics
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Many of our communities offer convenient curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics. There are also drop-off locations throughout San Bernardino County.
The Authority board meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of February, May, August and November. You can download agendas from our most recent meetings below.