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How To Cut Back-To-School Waste

August 7, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

Back to school is a busy time for students, teachers and parents. Oh yes, and one more group — waste and recycling workers! Our region’s volume of trash and recycling spikes in August and September. This spike is comparable to what we see during the holiday season. Chalk it up to all the purchases of supplies, clothes, dorm gear and electronics. Families are expected to spend an average of $586... Read More