We Earthlings: Compost To Reduce Food Waste
When you throw food waste in the garbage, it ends up in the landfill, where… Read More…
June 18, 2021
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Which of these items are recyclable? All of them!
Learn more about what type of items are recyclable curbside or at a local drop-off center and how to properly prepare material for recycling.
Recycling News
What’s new in the world of recycling?
We curate the latest, relevant articles about recycling to share with you.
Recycling Mystery: Political Yard Signs
Fall and spring are election seasons in the United States when citizens select their representatives… Read More…
June 17, 2021
5 Ways To Help Keep America Beautiful
If you haven’t joined in the 23rd annual Great American Cleanup yet, there is still… Read More…
June 16, 2021
Plastics giants snatch up CarbonLite plants via auction
As part of a bankruptcy case, DAK Americas, Indorama Ventures and The Sterling Group have submitted the high bids to acquire CarbonLite’s PET recycling facilities. CarbonLite CEO Leon Farahnik discussed the development in an interview. CarbonLite, a PET bottle recycling
June 6, 2021
Succession Planting for a Successful Garden
The combination of increased time at home and growing food insecurity — whether through lost… Read More…
June 5, 2021
Packaging Myths: Don’t Believe Everything on Product Labels
Recycling is the most basic environmental action, but it’s not as simple as you think…. Read More…
June 4, 2021
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High Desert Area Recycling Programs
The Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority is a joint powers authority organized under California Government Code Section 6500. Comprised of nine members, we share the authority to plan and implement recycling, composting, reuse and zero waste programs in the High Desert area.
The Authority is comprised of representatives from Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Needles, San Bernardino County, Twentynine Palms, Victorville and Yucca Valley.
Board Agendas
The Authority board meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of February, May, August and November. You can download agendas from our most recent meetings below. Learn more about the Authority here.
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