Local organization teaches residents how to recycle correctly [Video]

NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A local organization is educating residents about the proper ways of recycling through a series of classes.

The most recent was over at the Neenah Public Library, where nearly 70 residents attended to learn the basics of curbside recycling. Tri-County Recycling, which serves Brown, Winnebago, and Outagamie counties, hosted this event.

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The Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator for Outagamie County, Jordan Hiller, explains the benefits of a class like this.

“The benefits are feeling confident that you are doing the right thing,” says Hiller. “In our industry, we have a big problem with what’s called ‘wish cycling,’ where you don’t really know if this item, say a plastic bag or a piece of clothing, you don’t necessarily know where it should go, but you don’t want to throw it away, so you ultimately make the decision to put it in the recycling container.”

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