Dive Summary:

• The amount of waste recycled in Rhode Island has increased by 7.5% over the last year.
• An administrator at the Rhode Island Central Landfill attributes the increase to easing regulations that required residents to separate different recyclables.

From the article:

The amount of recyclables processed at Rhode Island's Central Landfill has surged since it became easier for Rhode Islanders to recycle in early June, according to an administrator.