RECYCLE, REUSE, REDUCE: While viewed as a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to landfills, industry officials say public misunderstandings about what belongs in these bins continue to create challenges.
Single-stream recycling has become a common service offered by regional waste collection companies such as Casella Waste Systems and Interstate Waste Services (IWS).
The system allows residents to place recyclable materials into a single bin, leaving the sorting to specialized facilities where items are...