Recycling helps protect many natural resources. Recycling fibrous materials (e.g. newspaper, cardboard, office paper) saves millions of trees. Making new aluminum cans from old cans uses 95% less energy than making new cans from virgin ore. Recycled plastic material can often be used in place of virgin wood. Recycling used motor oil prevents pollution to our waterways and stormwater systems.
Find out what materials are recyclable, where you can take them in Bay County, guidelines for correct recycling practices, and more when you…