The Fort Stockton, Texas, landfill is nearing its capacity date, and although a plan is in place for a new location, Public Works officials say recycling properly is more critical than ever.
The Fort Stockton Pioneer reports that roughly 80 percent of the items that end up in the landfill are recyclable items that were instead thrown in the trash. Part of the problem is that residents currently have to take the initiative to bring their recyclables to the area recycling facility. And people need to sort items in the proper bins.
