![]() ![]() “At this stage, the cost is really in transporting from the drop-off locations to the centralized location. More than 1,000 residents responded to a citywide survey about their recycling wants and needs. ![]() Now, a new pilot program will set up five or seven drop-off spots specifically for those glass items starting this summer. So, that can be very, very costly and we were losing money,” Collins said. There's an extra $80 a ton that was being charged to us still is being charged to u if there's 20% residue in that ton this processed. ![]() Emily Collins, the mayor’s strategic advisor, says glass has been prohibited since 2018 due to China’s block on glass imports. Though the city currently has a single-stream recycling system in place, recycling glass in curbside bins is strictly prohibited. “It would be an extra step, a little harder, but yeah, I’m not sure why we would need to do that.”Īccording to the city of Akron, there’s been ongoing concern about residents mixing glass with other recyclables. Put it in a bin.”īut she’s rethinking the stance and effort with city plans looming that detail central drop-off locations for glass recyclables. She explained to News 5 team that her routine is simple as she just “break it down. Just something I don't think I should do.” AKRON, Ohio - Sheena Mason, an Akron resident, recycles daily, because as she says, it’s “just good for the environment. ![]()
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