The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority is a self-drop-off facility located on Route 94 S in Lafayette that offers responsible ways for disposing of recyclables at little or no cost. Photos by Grace Gray Reed
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority is a self-drop-off facility located on Route 94 S in Lafayette that offers responsible ways for disposing of recyclables at little or no cost. Photos by Grace Gray Reed

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 gains momentum
20 Apr 2026 | 01:46
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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...

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