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Nebraska recycling: Cities with carts tend to recycle more, so why does Omaha still use bins?

Henry J. Cordes

July 13, 2015 |

Omaha World-Herald |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

When North Carolina cities shifted from using small bins to large carts for recycling, there was a statewide increase in recycling collections. Now in Omaha, Nebraska, where a curbside recycling program has been implemented, advocates of the program think they would see much more success if they too adopt carts in place of the bins.

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