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Is the recycling material that is collected, really being recycled?

April 26, 2017collected material recycled recycling

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Is the recycling material that is collected, really being recycled?

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Yes! Once the material is collected from your home or business, it’s taken to our recycling processor, Waste Management Recycle America. There it is sorted, baled and marketed. Tours are available. If you are interested in scheduling a tour at one of the Waste Management Recycle America Single Stream facilities, please contact one of the sites below. Groups of 10 are preferred, and all tourists must be prepared to put on goggles, safety vest, hats and ear phones. Waste Management Recycle America (WMRA) 7175 Kit Kat Road Elkridge, MD 21075 443-755-9416 (Must be at least 18 years of age to tour this facility) Waste Management Recycle America (WMRA) 1000 Ritchie Road Capital Heights, MD 20743 301-499-1707 (All ages are accepted – This site is more kid friendly) *Baltimore’s single stream material is processed at the 7175 Kit Kat Road facility.