RI cities and towns work to combat financial strain of improper recycling

RI cities and towns work to combat financial strain of improper recycling

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns is teaming up with Rhode Island Resource Recovery to address the growing financial burden improper recycling practices have placed on taxpayers. Resource Recovery announced Tuesday that it has enacted a new fee structure of $20 per rejected ton of recycling, with a maximum of $250 per load. (The prior rate for a contaminated or rejected load cost cities and towns a flat fee of $2…