Recycling

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable objects to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, energy usage, air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by decreasing the need for "conventional" waste disposal and lowering greenhouse gas emissions compared to plastic production. Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" waste hierarchy.

There are some ISO standards related to recycling such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastics waste and ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management control of recycling practice.

Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, tires, textiles and electronics. The composting or other reuse of biodegradable waste—such as food or garden waste—is also considered recycling. Materials to be recycled are either brought to a collection centre or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned and reprocessed into new materials destined for manufacturing.

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Crow Wing County Landfill switches to summer hours May 1

Brainerd Dispatch 25 Apr 2025
The Crow Wing Recycling Center located at the landfill site is the one-stop-drop for all recycling needs and the ReUse area ... The following items can be recycled or properly disposed of at the landfill site.Household hazardous waste ... Electronics.Oil/oil filters/antifreeze.Residential recycling such as cardboard, paper, plastic, and glass....
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New $5M Eco-Maxx site debuts in Canton for automotive and industrial waste recycling

Canton Repository 22 Apr 2025
Recycling facility highlights.Used oil is shipped to refineries to be re-refined or used as fuel or an additive for asphalt.Used steel oil filters are crushed into a brick and sent to SA Recycling, a scrap metal recycler with a location just north of Mills Industrial ......
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Here's where to recycle plastic, motor oil, batteries, shoes, much more in Monroe County

The Monroe News 22 Apr 2025
MONROE COUNTY — April 25 is Earth Day, but any day is a good day to recycle ... In addition, other local companies and organizations also offers ways for local people to recycle items like batteries, clothing, electronic equipment, even vehicles ... Learn more here.Antifreeze. Antifreeze can be recycled at the Onsite Antifreeze Service at 1560 W....

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