COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A measurable surge in diapers showing up at the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center is creating substantial contamination and leading to the loss of recyclable items, the company said.
Rumpke said it has recently seen a noticeable increase in diapers at the facility and is reminding customers about what can and cannot be recycled. The company said placing the wrong material in a recycling bin can create safety and costly operational problems, including contaminating recyclable materials. Rumpke said some items can damage machines or pose serious hazards to employees.
Rumpke said knowing what to put in a recycling bin — and what to keep out — is a key part of preserving natural resources, saving energy and protecting the environment…