Recycling

bcresourcerecovery

Feb 12, 2021
1 min

I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 12th

All types of wine bottles, regardless of color are recyclable. After removing and disposing of the cork and any foil covering, place them...

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bcresourcerecovery

Feb 11, 2021
1 min

I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 11th

Classroom exchange and greeting cards are all recyclable along with the rest of your paper in your curbside recycling bin. Consider...

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bcresourcerecovery

Feb 9, 2021
1 min

I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 9th

Paper and cardboard chocolate/candy boxes (along with any plastic windows) are recyclable in your curbside bin, however; their liners...

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bcresourcerecovery

Feb 7, 2021
1 min

I Heart Recycling Week (2021)

Do you heart proper disposal as much as we do? Show your recycling bin some love these next few days for our very first I Heart Recycling...

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bcresourcerecovery

Dec 8, 2020
1 min

Dirty Holiday Tanglers

The TriCounty recycling system loves the Holidays! We especially enjoy regifting – helping turn aluminum and steel cans, plastic...

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The Impact of Staying at Home and Recycling

bcresourcerecovery

Jul 1, 2020
2 min

The Impact of Staying at Home and Recycling

Many industries and businesses across the globe, including Brown County Resource Recovery, had to adjust when the COVID-19 pandemic hit....

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bcresourcerecovery

Feb 4, 2020
2 min

Recycling Contact Lenses, ONE by ONE

When you think of plastic pollution, you probably picture a large mass of floating bottles, straws and bags in the middle of the ocean....

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No Stringy Things-‘Tanglers’ in Your Recycling Bin

bcresourcerecovery

Dec 30, 2019
2 min

No Stringy Things-‘Tanglers’ in Your Recycling Bin

‘Tanglers’ is a term often heard in the recycling industry that refer to string-like things such as plastic bags, clothing, cords,...

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Five Steps to Make the Holidays a Season of Sustainability

bcresourcerecovery

Dec 20, 2019
3 min

Five Steps to Make the Holidays a Season of Sustainability

With delicious food, loved ones and fun festivities, the holiday season certainly creates a sense of joy. Unfortunately, the season can...

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Plan Ahead to Recycle Right this Holiday Season

bcresourcerecovery

Dec 9, 2019
3 min

Plan Ahead to Recycle Right this Holiday Season

The holiday season is a great time to get together with friends, family and the community. It is also one of the biggest producers of...

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Cardboard Mountains: The Unintended Consequence of Online Shopping

bcresourcerecovery

Aug 21, 2019
3 min

Cardboard Mountains: The Unintended Consequence of Online Shopping

Most of us are very familiar with the consequences of an online shopping spree: a lighter checkbook and a more crowded closet. But...

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Don’t Rely on Recycling Numbers on Plastics

bcresourcerecovery

Aug 5, 2019
2 min

Don’t Rely on Recycling Numbers on Plastics

I’m certain you’ve all seen them before: the little numbers imprinted onto the bottom of plastic containers. They feature a number one...

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China’s Restrictions Make Recycling Right More Important than Ever

bcresourcerecovery

Jun 18, 2019
3 min

China’s Restrictions Make Recycling Right More Important than Ever

Can a recycling restriction in China affect recycling in Brown County, Wisconsin? The answer is yes. Recycling takes place in a global...

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There’s Probably Trash in Your Recycling Bin. What’s the Big Deal?

bcresourcerecovery

May 2, 2019
2 min

There’s Probably Trash in Your Recycling Bin. What’s the Big Deal?

Do you know what should and should not be recycled, or are you a wishful recycler? You may think you know what should go in your...

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What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?

bcresourcerecovery

Apr 29, 2019
3 min

What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?

Does the thought of wearing a plastic T-shirt or sweater sound crazy? Well, you probably already wear something made from plastic if you...

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Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps

bcresourcerecovery

Apr 24, 2019
3 min

Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps

Spring has officially sprung, and there’s something motivating about the warmer weather and extra daylight. If you’re feeling energized...

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