MA Residents Have Lost Interest in Bottle Deposit Law
Fewer Massachusetts residents redeem bottles as deposit law loses impact, with recycling and low payouts changing behavior.
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MA May Target Your Plastic Fork, Straw, and Bags
Massachusetts Senate bill S3050 proposes plastic bag ban, paper bag fees, and climate funding, sparking debate over costs and environmental policy.
The Easy Way to Stop Junk Mail
Want less junk mail? Dartmouth Recycling says a simple opt-out tool can stop many credit and insurance offers while protecting your personal info.
New Bedford Rolls Out Major Upgrade to Food Waste Program
New Bedford upgrades its Food Waste Drop-Off Program with ReMix Organics, adding bright yellow carts and expanding efforts to turn kitchen scraps into clean energy and compost.
New Bedford Addresses Common Thanksgiving Recycling Mistake
New Bedford is reminding residents that Pyrex dishes can’t go in the recycling cart this Thanksgiving due to their heat-treated glass.
New Bedford Residents Can Finally Recycle Plastic Iced Coffee Cups With Their Lids
New Bedford now allows recycling of clear plastic cold cups with lids attached. Updated rules help reduce waste and keep more plastics out of landfills.
Why You May Want to Change How You Recycle Cans
Plastic bottles and aluminum cans have a secret: keeping them whole could actually make recycling easier. Who knew?
How Tiny Nantucket Island Disposes of Its Trash
Needless to say, Nantucket officials strongly encourage recycling and composting to minimize the impact on the refuse situation.
What Massachusetts Does With Unclaimed Bottle Deposit Money
The Beverage Container Recovery Law has been on the books in Massachusetts for decades. The law was enacted in 1982 and commenced in 1983.
New Bedford Residents Can Trade Food Waste for Free Groceries
The New Bedford Recycling Center is encouraging people to drop off food waste for a chance to win gift cards to Stop & Shop.