Packaging policy is not one-size-fits-all
Across the United States, policymakers are increasingly focused on packaging policy as they work to reduce waste, improve recycling, and advance sustainability goals. These are
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.
Across the United States, policymakers are increasingly focused on packaging policy as they work to reduce waste, improve recycling, and advance sustainability goals. These are
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The question used to be whether brands would commit to recycled polypropylene at scale. Now, according to the world’s largest plastic-to-plastic polypropylene recycler, the question
For the brands Sara Lowe works with, SB 54 has stopped being a future problem. As senior executive administrator at Bay Cities Packaging & Design,
Rare earth elements are increasingly critical to modern electronics, but their unstable supply channels present sourcing challenges. Toyoshima has developed a process that recovers these
Your potato chip bag is seven layers deep. Together, these layers are a package no U.S. recycling system can recover for future use. Source: The
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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.