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Learn to Recycle with a Few Tools from City of Newport News

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to celebrating recycling. Every year on November 15, thousands of communities across the country participate by promoting environmental citizenship and taking action to increase and improve recycling in America. 

The City of Newport News continues its efforts in environmental stewardship through recycling education and enhancing the residential recycling program to make recycling easier for citizens. Earlier this year, the residential recycling program was expanded to accept cartons such as milk, juice, broth, soup, and wine cartons. By putting program recyclables in the recycling bin, citizens help save those items from landfills. Some materials can travel through the recycling and manufacturing process to be back on the store shelf in as little as 30 days! 

Here are a few ways to get active in recycling:

• Learn how the recycling process happens and what’s recyclable with the Recycling Super Sorter game.
• Request a free recycling container sticker to help household members identify which items are recyclable in the residential recycling program.
• Visit AskHrGreen.org for tips and fun ways to get the family involved in recycling and reusing recyclable items.

To learn more about Newport News Residential Recycling, visit www.nnva.gov/recycle!