Waste and Recycling

1993 Recycling Curb-side recycling (starting November 29, 1993) and pay-as-you-throw trash program reduced total annual waste stream by approximately 40%. Prior to that, the city had 7 recycling drop-off sites.
2007 Single-stream Recycling in Schools Worcester Public Schools implemented single-stream recycling (no sorting required) at all school facilities.
2008 Single-stream Recycling for Residents Worcester implemented single-stream recycling (no sorting required) for curbside residential customers (1-6 dwellings).

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