Rhode Island opens advanced recycling plant

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · JAPCA, International Journal of Air Pollution Control and Waste Management; (USA)

OSTI ID:5151336

Rhode Island recently officially opened the most technologically advanced Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in the United States. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot recycling plant has the ability to process 168 tons of newsprint and 210 tons of mixed recyclables a day. Rhode Island became the first state to mandate both residential and commercial recycling. With approximately one-third of the residential population on line, 550 tons of recyclable trash a week are being diverted from the State's Central Landfill to the MRF. The remainder of the state, including all commercial establishments, will be participating by the end of next year.

• OSTI ID: 5151336
• Journal Information: JAPCA, International Journal of Air Pollution Control and Waste Management; (USA), Vol. 39:7; ISSN 0894-0630
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
RECYCLING
MUNICIPAL WASTES
RHODE ISLAND
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WASTE PROCESSING PLANTS
OPERATION
FEDERAL REGION I
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MANAGEMENT
NORTH AMERICA
USA
WASTES
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