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Butte, Mont., Adjusts to New Waste, Recycling Collection System

November 21, 2017

Via: Waste360

After months of discussing possible changes to its waste and recycling collection system, the city of Butte, Mont., approved and implemented new waste and recycling programtppms nearly two years ago. Trash is now collected via automated trucks and recycling is now collected on a voluntary basis.

While the programs have been in place for a couple of years now, the city is still dealing with minor complaints from residents and residents who place anything and everything in their recycling bins, which contaminates the entire bin. The city is continuously working with residents to educate them about what can and cannot be recycled and to address their complaints regarding the new programs.

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