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City of Fargo Facing Issues With Residents 'Wishcycling'

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is facing problems with its recycling program – thanks to an issue that they call “wishcycling.” Wishcycling is a term used for when an item is placed into the recycling bin that is not actually recyclable. Most people don’t check the recyclability of products and just hope that it is – hence the “wish” in wishcycling. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 25% of the items that end up in …

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Fargo urges residents to stop "wish-cycling" to improve recycling process

FARGO — The city of Fargo is asking residents to be more mindful of what they put in their recycling bins, as "wish-cycling" is creating problems at processing facilities. Wish-cycling happens when people toss non-recyclable items into recycling bins, hoping they can be processed. However, items such as shrink wrap, plastic bags filled with other materials and cords can cause slowdowns and increased costs. "We drop it off at MinnKota Recycling, …

1 day ago·Fargo, United States

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