Now that most of our recyclables are no longer sent to overseas recyclers, we are faced with the increased costs associated with processing and shipping material to re-manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. These changes to the recycling program will clean up our recycling stream and give the remaining material the best chance at a new life.



The good news is, as long as it is on our list of approved recyclables, the material collected in Pierce County is sent to re-manufacturers to be recycled. Only contamination and non-program materials end up in our landfill.