Logan recycling issues reminders about shredded paper, etc

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LOGAN – A few months ago Logan City sent a newsletter about all of the waste services they offer for all residents of Cache County. That newsletter contained an updated graphic about what can and can’t be recycled in your blue recycling container.

They had several calls asking about what should be done with shredded paper. In short, the city says: although paper is recyclable, shredded paper is best bagged and disposed of in the garbage can. The reason being is that shredded paper is a challenge to sort at the recycling facility. It tends to fall off of the sorting line as materials are sorted, creates a mess in the recycling plant, and often ends up mixed in with all of the other materials.

Items that can be recycled include: cardboard boxes, cardboard packaging, paper magazines and catalogues, paper bags, paper egg cartons, metal cans, plastic #1 (clear plastic bottles with threaded necks), plastic #2 (milk jugs).

Items that cannot be recycled include: glass, drink and food cartons, styrofoam, pizza boxes, food and green waste, plastic #3 – #7, plastic bags, clamshell packaging (even with #1 or #2) and disposable plates, drink cups, lids & straws. For more information: loganutah.org

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4 Comments

  • The Truth June 1, 2020 at 10:41 am Reply

    I wonder if we will ever stop catering to a private business with our recycling. They only want what helps them the most with their profits.

  • Kelly Waters June 1, 2020 at 1:28 pm Reply

    This is ridiculous. Why do we have a recycling company at all? Its a joke you don’t let us recycle shredded paper, glass, juice boxes, plastic bags and more. We’re still being asked to throw away perfectly good recyclable materials here.

  • Debra Campbell June 1, 2020 at 2:38 pm Reply

    I am grateful for the recycling which is collected here in Logan. My shredded paper works well with other mulching material I have. Thank you for your great service!

  • Blayne June 2, 2020 at 9:01 am Reply

    It’s their job to sort it out, not mine. Enjoy my lasagna box, ok?

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