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Reduce, reuse, recycle in Polk County, Florida

Polk County Solid Waste Division’s New “Green” Projects

The Polk County Solid Waste Division will be implementing two new “Green” projects focused on sustainability and renewable energy. The Solid Waste Division is doing its part to focus on “reducing” and “reusing” to pave the way for a cleaner, greener Polk County. Many people recognize the logo linked to recycling with its triangle of […]


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Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Power and the Peril

Lithium-ion batteries power our lives, but improper disposal creates fire hazards we must avoid through responsible recycling. We are surrounded by lithium-ion batteries. The laptop at your desk, the tablet your kid uses, the brand-new e-bike your husband just bought and the smartphone in your hands … they all use lithium-ion batteries. And why not? […]


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