Auburn approves return of curbside recycling with new guidelines - WGME
Auburn approves return of curbside recycling with new guidelines | WGME
Curbside recycling is returning to Auburn.
On Monday, the city council unanimously voted in favor of bringing it back, although it will look a little different.
Curbside collection of recycling will be conducted bi-weekly and will operate similarly but will ask residents not to include glass or metals.
Accepted materials will include #1, #2, #5 plastics, cardboard, and mixed paper.
There will also be a mobile app called Casella’s “Recycle Better” with service alerts to provide clarity on what can and cannot be recycled.
The new program will start November 1, but the city will continue to have drop-off containers at Auburn Public Works at 296 Gracelawn Road.
Curbside recycling in Auburn originally ended on June 28.
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