What is Recycling Contamination and How Can You Help?
Curbside recycling in the U.S. is relatively straightforward for both residents and businesses. That’s because most recycling programs in the country still adhere to a single-stream recycling system. This means that you don’t need to put individual recyclable materials (paper, plastic, glass, etc.) into separate recycling containers; instead, you merely separate the recyclable materials from…Read More…
Back to Work — What the future holds for businesses’ waste and recycling programs
Businesses across the country are once again opening their doors, or windows, to consumers thoughtfully, while supporting the economy at the same time. As an essential service, RTS has been operating as close to full capacity as possible and we are often asked how other companies and organizations have been or plan to deal with…Read More…
Is this recyclable?
What do the numbers on plastics mean? Find out more about what goes into breaking down and recycling plastics below with this handy infographic. Quick Reference Guide Plastic Resin Identification Codes The Story We Are Told The Real Story Simplified Print this information…Read More…
How can grocery stores reduce waste?
If you’ve ever looked at your shopping cart and wondered at the volume and variety of packaging materials it contains, then you’re probably already aware that grocery store waste is a challenge. Whether through the disposal of food items that are no longer fit for sale, the plastic wrap containing the products, or dealing with…Read More…
2020: The Year of Recycling Legislation?
Did you know that recycling is not mandated by the federal government? Only half of the US has recycling requirements in place. There is good news. There are major national initiatives gathering support for legislation focused on the following: Some states have gone even further in…Read More…
Why is recycling important? The truth about our trash.
Imagine a world where there’s little to no waste. A world where everything we throw out is repurposed or reused. A world where all of the materials we discard are recycled and utilized in new products. Well, here’s the thing about our trash; in truth, most of it is not trash at all. Today, recycling…Read More…
5 key features to consider when choosing the right bin
We recently spoke with CleanRiver Solutions about how offices can pick the right waste receptacles for their space. Whether you represent a large business, small business or university, the importance of choosing the right waste strategy is crucial to business operations. However, this begs the question: What kind of features should we be considering when…Read More…
What is commercial composting and how can cities manage organic waste?
Organics remain the largest single component of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the US, and while its rate of decomposition is relatively fast compared to petroleum-based materials such as plastic, the sheer amount of it can pose challenges for cities trying to effectively divert food waste. Whether its organic waste, yard trimmings, or even biodegradable…Read More…
In-home: Trash + recycling tips
Residential sanitation workers on the front line Did you know that like medical professionals and first responders, your waste and recycling haulers – along with landfill operators and recycling sorters – are considered essential employees in most places? While commercial waste and recycling has decreased in recent weeks as more people stay at home, residential…Read More…
Sharp rise in medical waste leads to questions about proper disposal
COVID-19 has brought with it numerous extraordinary challenges, including an increase in personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitary supplies such as tissues, hand sanitizer, face masks, and disposable gloves, being thrown into the garbage. As a result, the waste management industry is left with an escalation of potentially infectious waste to deal with. To make…Read More…