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Sustaining Plastic Recycling

October 1, 2020 Tagged With: Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority, plastic, recycling, sustainability

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Updated March 5 2021 - The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority has temporarily suspended drop-off acceptance of plastics (including bags) at both its Grapevine and Inwood locations.  Read the Full Story >>

Berkeley County Waste-to-Fuel Plant Sets Example for the Nation

March 15, 2018 Tagged With: Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority, recycling, sustainability

Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) Chairman Clint Hogbin is very proud of his organization’s efforts to adhere to the West Virginia Legislature’s requirements that all solid waste authorities reduce landfilling. In fact, it could be argued that, with Hogbin’s influence, BCSWA is one of the most progressive authorities in the state—making great strides in recent years towards sustainability and recycling. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Juggles Recycling Issues

May 6, 2017 Tagged With: recycling

Due to a national trend that is now affecting Shepherdstown, the state of West Virginia, along with Apple Valley Recycling Center (Shepherdstown’s recycling vendor), can no longer accept glass of any color. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Teams Up With TerraCycle to Address Litter

December 13, 2016 Tagged With: recycling, Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. And as one of the Panhandle’s greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. Read the Full Story >>

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