WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Winter Garden will stop collecting recyclables next month, city leaders agreed Thursday.
The commission voted to end the program starting Jan. 1. Residents who want to recycle will have to find a collection location, otherwise all waste must be disposed of through traditional trash services.
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City leaders cited rising costs for collecting materials and issues with contamination. If contaminated items are mixed in with recyclables, it could lead to all of that waste ending up in a landfill because it’s not usable for recycling.
The contamination issue has led to local governments rethinking recycling programs around the country.
Need help understanding what items are recyclable and what aren’t? We have a story explaining it HERE on ClickOrlando.com.
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