County Executive Adam Bello announced that paper and plastic to-go cups are now accepted as part of Monroe County’s recycling program. This expansion offers households the opportunity to recycle their clean and empty paper cups as well as clear and white plastic takeout cups, keeping them out of landfills and allowing them to be converted into new products. It’s estimated that nearly 50 billion paper cups – like those used for fountain sodas, hot and iced coffee drinks – are disposed each year in the U.S.
“We’re proud to expand our recycling program and include paper and plastic to-go cups in our list of acceptable materials,” said County Executive Adam Bello. “We are able to offer our community a valuable opportunity to conserve resources and reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfills.”
“Including paper and plastic to-go cups in the list of accepted recycling materials is a strong step forward in our commitment to keeping valuable resources out of the landfill and circulating into new products,” said Mike Garland, Director of the County’s Department of Environmental Services. “It’s also a great opportunity for residents to visit Monroe County’s recycling website, refresh their knowledge on what belongs in the recycling cart, and help boost recycling efforts across our community.”…