Mandatory Food Scrap Recycling in Connecticut

Starting last week, all businesses in Connecticut that generate more than two (2) tons of food scraps per week are required to send those scraps to an organic composting facility, if such a facility is located within twenty (20) miles.  Currently, there are only three (3) such facilities in the state, but they have made…

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Delaware Enforces Universal Recycling

Starting yesterday, all commercial businesses in Delaware will be required to participate in the state’s universal recycling program.  Delaware has set a goal of 50% landfill diversion by 2015.  Landfill diversion of commercial waste (which makes up 50% of the State’s total municipal solid waste) has remained to stagnate at 26% since 2006.  State officials…

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