Rumpke, Hefty ReNew announce recycling expansion program - WLWT Cincinnati

Rumpke, Hefty ReNew announce recycling expansion program

Eight counties in Greater Cincinnati can recycle hard-to-recycle plastics starting next month.

Rumpke Waste & Recycling and the Hefty ReNew program are joining forces in November, giving hard-to-recycle plastics a place to go other than the landfill.

It's a program that brings Greater Cincinnati one step closer to being less wasteful.

The way it works is pretty simple.

Purchase the Hefty ReNew orange bags at Kroger or online, and fill the bag with accepted items.

That list includes some candy wrappers, chip bags, salad bags, and plastic bags -- as well as packing products like bubble wrap and foam peanuts. To see a full list of what's accepted, click here.

It is important to note that all items must be clean, dry and free of foil lining.

Once it's full, toss the bag into your Rumpke recycling bin for pickup day!

After the bags are picked up, Rumpke says they will be sent to specialized recyclers to create new and useful products.

This new program will be offered in eight counties including Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren, Dearborn, Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties.

If you're itching to start the program, you can request a free starter kit, which includes one bag and instructions.

The recycling bags will be sold in boxes of 20 starting next month.