Newton resident Kathy Messina’s head-scratcher: rigid plastic can carriers. Is that recyclable? Plastic can carriers Can the plastic carrier that comes on top of canned items, such a four pack of craft beer, be recycled? Defer to the saying,... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:22
Reader Elizabeth Doherty asks whether plastic bottle caps are recyclable. (Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Plastic bottle caps “No, they are generally not recyclable in curbside recycling programs. However, it is OK if they are left on the bottle as... Newsletter Evergreen 08 Jan 2024 | 02:20
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Mulch and dirt bags No they don’t, says Ermin Siljkovic, Orange County recycling coordinator. “The plastic film must be clean,” he said. Mulch... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:15
DEC to lead multi-agency effort to investigate bottle bill fraud The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 01:34
Environment. Remember to recycle batteries correctly In 2018, 323 reported fires occurred at waste facilities across the U.S. and Canada, causing injury and in some cases, death,... Home 24 Feb 2023 | 02:28
Webinar. Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled ‘Recycle Coach’ Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled “Recycle Coach - the App, the Website and Better Recycling” on Tuesday,... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 06:19
The Town of Monroe will host a shredding and computer/electronics day, open to all town residents, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Town Highway Department. ( Photo illustration) Monroe. Recycling and shredding scheduled for town residents on Nov. 2 The Town of Monroe will host a shredding and computer/electronics day, open to all town residents (must show valid identification),... Home 31 Oct 2019 | 01:06