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bcresourcerecovery
Feb 12, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20201 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Jul 1, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Dec 30, 20192 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Dec 20, 20193 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Dec 9, 20193 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Aug 21, 20193 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Aug 5, 20192 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Jun 18, 20193 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
May 2, 20192 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Apr 29, 20193 min read
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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bcresourcerecovery
Apr 24, 20193 min read
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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