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These articles about recycling, written by RI Resource Recovery Corporation staff, are published weekly in the Providence Journal.

Article Title Pub date
Trash Tutorial: A fond farewell to you, readers Fri, Dec 27, 2019
Trash Tutorial: With bags banned, collection bins should remain Fri, Dec 20, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Fri, Dec 13, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Learn the truth about trash bags Fri, Dec 06, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Some options for recycling old books Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Stick to the rules, don’t fret over exceptions Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Trash Tutorial: 'E-waste' drop-off sites will welcome that old TV Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Meal kit services use bogus recycling claims Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Small gestures can help solve ocean plastics dilemma Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Small gestures can help solve the ocean plastics dilemma Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Trash Tutorial: For glass recycling, bottles and jars only Fri, Oct 04, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Is it recyclable? Here are some deciding factors Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Recycling centers abound across the state Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Multilingual resources for recycling correctly Fri, Sep 13, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Composting can curb your trash output Fri, Sep 06, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Recycling guidelines are always at your disposal Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Proper battery disposal depends on its type Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Choose reusable items wisely Wed, Aug 14, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Collection type determines your container Fri, Aug 02, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Some trucks pick up both trash and recycling Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Trash Tutorial: R.I. on a mission to standardize bin labels Fri, Jul 19, 2019
Trash Tutorial: As most services, recycling is not free Mon, Jul 15, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Fri, Jul 12, 2019
Trash Tutorial: The right way to dispose of aerosol cans Fri, Jul 05, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Ignore that little number on plastic items Fri, Jun 28, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Communities continue to hold free shredding events Fri, Jun 14, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Many organizations accept used clothing Mon, Jun 10, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Sorting bound paper in R.I.’s Materials Recycling Facility Thu, May 30, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Apartment complexes aren’t exempt from recycling law Fri, May 24, 2019
Trash Tutorial: How2Recycle helps clear up confusion Fri, May 17, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Limited reuse options for old baby gear Fri, May 10, 2019
Trash Tutorial: See recycling in action with a tour Fri, May 03, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Special recycling programs in R.I. for TVs, computers Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Trash Tutorial: R.I.'s recycling perseveres in a tight market Fri, Apr 19, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Safety first when it comes to broken glass Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Trash Tutorial: For plastic recycling, 'container' is key word Fri, Apr 05, 2019
Trash Tutorial: How is your municipality doing over the long haul? Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Composting can be done indoors in three ways Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Here are some tips to reduce food waste Fri, Mar 08, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Dispose film; recycle metal cases Mon, Feb 25, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Dispose film; recyle metal cases Fri, Feb 22, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Tips on buying, discarding old paint Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Trash Tutorial: The skinny on garbage disposals for food waste Fri, Feb 08, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Rethinking the purchase-to-disposal cycle Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Rethinking the purchase-to-disposal cycle Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Don't throw it away; repair it Fri, Jan 25, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Dispose of medical sharps the safe way Fri, Jan 18, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Reusable is the answer to 'paper or plastic?' Fri, Jan 11, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Fri, Jan 04, 2019
Trash Tutorial: Flatten cardboard, keep paper flat this gift-giving season Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Options for your played-out discs and tapes Fri, Dec 14, 2018
Trash Tutorial: R.I. offers one drop-off site for foam products Fri, Dec 07, 2018
Trash Tutorial: R.I. offers one drop-off site for foam products Fri, Dec 07, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Bright ideas for reusing, recycling old candles and containers Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Bright ideas for reusing, recycling old candles and containers Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Bright ideas for reusing, recycling old candles and containers Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Bright ideas for reusing, recycling old candles and containers Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Best to keep tiny paper scraps out of recycling Fri, Nov 16, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Best to keep tiny paper scraps out of recycling Fri, Nov 16, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Setting record straight on recycling Fri, Nov 02, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Light bulb type determines proper disposal method Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Plastic vs. metal tops on those recyclable containers Fri, Oct 12, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Let's review basic recycling rules Fri, Sep 21, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Ignore the numbers on plastic items Fri, Sep 14, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Looking to dispose of 'punky' firewood Mon, Sep 10, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Propane tanks don't belong in recycling Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Do we all have to recycle? Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Rechargeable batteries require special disposal
Trash Tutorial: Recyclability claims can be misleading, wrong
Trash Tutorial: State program, other options for e-waste recycling Fri, Aug 03, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Asbestos disposal requires extra care Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Steps to take to reduce junk mail Tue, Jul 24, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Quality of mixed recycling matters Fri, Jul 06, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Use the thumb test on plastic bags Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Encouraging recycling at large events, including the air show Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Turn your kitchen and yard waste into compost Fri, Jun 15, 2018
Trash Tutorial: You can help keep plastic out of our oceans Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Turning yard debris into 'Class A' compost Fri, May 25, 2018
Trash Tutorial: A lot goes into building a landfill! Fri, May 18, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Some plastic containers are too small to recycle Fri, May 11, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Containers should be empty and rinsed Fri, May 04, 2018
Trash Tutorial: For recycling, plastic bags must stretch Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Don't nest small containers inside larger ones Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Cut up old, paste-free wallpaper for recycling Fri, Apr 13, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Textiles belong in metal bins
Trash Tutorial: Fluorescent light bulbs require special recycling Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Waterproof cardboard is not recyclable Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Recycling bins are managed locally
Trash Tutorial: Plastic bags a no go in recycling bin Fri, Feb 23, 2018
Trash Tutorial: Look for book bins to drop off unwanted volumes
Trash Tutorial: Scrap metal is recyclable, but not in your bin or cart
Trash Tutorial: Mail-back programs exist for smoke detectors
Trash Tutorial: How to dispose of wood pellet bags, ashes
Trash Tutorial: There’s an app for that … sort of
Trash Tutorial: Please flatten those cardboard boxes
Trash Tutorial: Your flip phone can be a do-gooder Fri, Dec 15, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Flatten those cardboard boxes, please! Fri, Dec 08, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Save sensitive papers for the shredder Fri, Dec 01, 2017
Trash Tutorial: One man's shredded paper is another's bedding for chickens Fri, Nov 24, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Nail polish can be disposed of at Eco-Depot Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Keep your recyclables dry Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Going the extra step to recycle right Fri, Nov 03, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Two options exist for foam recycling Fri, Oct 27, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Alternatives to the trash can for your shredded paper
Trash Tutorial: Give dry, odorless textiles a new life Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Tips on plastics recycling
Trash Tutorial: Keep propane tanks out of the recycle bin
Trash Tutorial: Settling the dispute on plastic bags Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Cooking oil not considered hazardous waste
Trash Tutorial: Old garden hoses belong in the trash Fri, Sep 01, 2017
Trash Tutorial: New recycling guidelines get back to basics Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Trash Tutorial: There're reasons not to recycle some containers Fri, Aug 11, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Snip off the end of tubes to clean them before recycling
Trash Tutorial: Recycle paper with tape on it? It depends Thu, Jul 20, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Drop off recyclable mattresses for free Mon, Jul 24, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Many places to donate articles in R.I.
Trash Tutorial: Recycle plastic bags at R.I. stores, not in your bin or cart Fri, Jun 23, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Tips for keeping paper and cardboard dry Fri, Jun 09, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Get recycling guidelines on RIRRC's new website Fri, May 19, 2017
Trash Tutorial: 'Compostable' is not the same as 'recyclable' Mon, May 08, 2017
Trash Tutorial: It doesn't take much to start composting Thu, Apr 06, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Tips for keeping paper and cardboard dry Fri, Jun 09, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Sign up for a tour of Resource Recovery Thu, Jun 01, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Shredded paper no longer accepted in mixed recycling Fri, May 26, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Get recycling guidelines on RIRRC's new website Fri, May 19, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Paper or plastic? How about neither? Fri, Apr 21, 2017
Trash Tutorial: It doesn't take much to start composting Thu, Apr 06, 2017
TRASH TUTORIAL: Plastic lids best left attached to their containers Thu, Mar 30, 2017
TRASH TUTORIAL: Plastic lids best left attached to their containers Thu, Mar 30, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Mylar 'foil' is plastic, not metal Thu, Mar 16, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Mylar 'foil' is plastic, not metal Thu, Mar 16, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Addressing the issue of envelope labels Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Trash Tutorial: Ignore those numbers on plastic recyclables
Trash Tutorial: A recycling wrapup on plastic bags
Trash Tutorial: A how-to for holiday lights and greenery
Trash tutorial: Recycle it right during the holidays
Trash tutorial: Where should all the batteries go?
Trash Tutorial: Got e-waste? You've also got options
Trash Tutorial: Hauler wants it bagged? Better check it out
Trash Tutorial: Many stores in R.I. accept old paint for free
Trash tutorial: The safe way to dispose of sharps
Trash Tutorial: How to recycle political campaign signs in R.I. Fri, Nov 04, 2016
Trash tutorial: Recycling cassette tapes: It's complicated
Trash Tutorial: Ignore the triangle, and a little grease is OK for recycling in R.I.
Trash Tutorial: Commercial recycling is mandatory in R.I.
Trash Tutorial: Clothing, even shoes, are wanted by recyclers
Trash Tutorial: Most small plastic garden pots are recyclable, but not black seedling trays
Trash Tutorial: Give your recycling bin a new set of wheels
Trash Tutorial: Give your recycling bin a new set of wheels
Trash Tutorial: Recycling labels can sometimes be misleading
Trash Tutorial: Recycling labels can sometimes be misleading
Trash Tutorial: A primer on recycling lids
Trash Tutorial: Hazardous waste is welcome at R.I.'s Eco-Depots
Trash Tutorial: Pots and pans are recyclable, but not in your bin
Trash Tutorial: The cold truth? Don't recycle frozen-food boxes
Trash Tutorial: Turning good recyclers into great ones
Trash Tutorial: Blister packs can go in the recycling bin
Trash Tutorial: Saying goodbye, taking a look back
Trash tutorial: Recyclable ceiling track shouldn't be left curbside
Trash Tutorial: What to toss or recycle for the Fourth of July
Trash tutorial: Not all take-out containers are created equal
Trash Tutorial: R.I. Resource Recovery Corporation accepts foam products
Trash Tutorial: Containers should always be empty before disposal
Trash Tutorial: Differences between Mass. and R.I. recycling practices
Trash Tutorial: Several options for disposing syringes, needles
Trash Tutorial: The rules regarding glass recycling in R.I.
Trash Tutorial: VHS tapes pose a challenge for recycling
Trash Tutorial: Sharps can be dropped off at Eco-Depot collections