IN Recyclers Want More Services

Recycling advocates are urging leaders to re-evaluate Indiana’s recycling system, which they say is plagued with issues, including a lack of locally sourced recycling material for businesses. They add landfills are filling with recyclable goods. Many businesses pay extra to acquire raw materials from out of state because there isn’t enough local material. More than 70 companies statewide regularly use recycled materials, such as plastic, paper and glass. Other companies say they would also use recycled materials if it was more readily available. Supporters say increasing the state’s recycling rate could create jobs, making the state’s recyclers more competitive…while attracting new businesses to Ohio.