Over the past 10-15 years, populous regions have seen significant transition to single-stream recycling (SSR). Observing such, SSR seemingly became the system to move towards by recyclers overall. Some communities, however, are not well-suited for single stream systems due to location, population density, fluctuating volumes, etc. The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Pennsylvania conducted a Single Stream Recycling and Cost Service Study. Hear how this recycling service provider weighed through the considerations and determined that SSR is not the answer for them.

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