Dive Brief:
- Sharonville, OH is adding recycling to its trash pickup services. Cincinnatti-based landfill Rumpke will deliver recycling bins to households, as the town expands its curbside recycling collection to include all residents.
- Pickup is free of charge, and customers who pay for recycling will no longer be billed, said Rumpke spokesperson Molly Broadwater.
- According to mayor Kevin Hardman, the ease and reach of the new collection services will help to double the recycling rate in Sharonville.
Dive Insight:
Convenience is often cited as one of the top factors in getting households to participate in recycling.
