Not that bag! Hard to recycle program struggles to gain orange bag compliance

City Of Tucson News

Not that bag! Hard to recycle program struggles to gain orange bag compliance
HeftyMidtownWard 6
  • 📰 kgun9
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 21 sec. here
  • 7 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 29%
  • Publisher: 51%

Edward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.

When it comes to recycling in Tucson, the color of your bag matters.The City of Tucson recently revamped its Hard to Recycle program, requiring residents to use specific orange Hefty bags for their plastic and Styrofoam waste. The initiative, designed to reduce contamination, has faced challenges as many participants are not complying with the new guidelines.

”The city made the switch to reduce contamination, which previously included non-recyclable items such as metals and toys. Alyssa Tarpley, public information specialist for the city's Environmental and General Services Department, emphasized the importance of using the correct bags. “We’re requiring these materials to be in the orange bag because we were seeing a lot of contamination,” she said.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

kgun9 /  🏆 584. in US

Hefty Midtown Ward 6 Recycle Trash Bags

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Dem, GOP officials ready for Tuesday's Presidential debateDem, GOP officials ready for Tuesday's Presidential debateEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »

Bounced checks: Tucson implements new policy after campaigns refuse to pay 2016 feesBounced checks: Tucson implements new policy after campaigns refuse to pay 2016 feesEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »

Fast frames: Daily Wildcat photographer captured chaos after campus shootingFast frames: Daily Wildcat photographer captured chaos after campus shootingEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »

Hispanic Heritage Month: Local folklórico company brings dance, culture to next generationHispanic Heritage Month: Local folklórico company brings dance, culture to next generationEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »

Peaceful, easy feeling: Yume Japanese Gardens to reopen SaturdayPeaceful, easy feeling: Yume Japanese Gardens to reopen SaturdayEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »

Moon rises on Nightfall's 32nd edition Friday nightMoon rises on Nightfall's 32nd edition Friday nightEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-12 14:40:05