News from Around the Web (Southern Oregon Edition): 2/15 - 2/24

24 Feb 2018

China's National Sword policy is particularly affecting Southern Oregon recycling programs. Here's a round-up of news articles on this issue: 

Curbside Recycling Pickup Under Threat in Oregon Communities (A review of what's happening with recycling programs in Southern Oregon.) - from WRAL.com

Curbside Recycling on Chopping Block (A review of what's happening in Klamath Falls.) - from Citizen Tribune

WasteNot: What’s Up With Recycling? (Update about what's happening in Jackson County.) - from Ashland Daily Tidings

Rogue Disposal Rethinks Recycling (Rogue Disposal announces changes in their recycling program.) - from Upper Rogue Independent

Cleaner Recycling Opens Domestic Market (Coos County reduces contamination rate, opening up new market opportunities.) - from Waste Advantage

Residents Overwhelmingly Support Recycling (Klamath Falls residents willing to pay more for curbside recycling pickup after Waste Management announced it would need to raise rates or discontinue recycling due to impacts of China's new policies.) - from Herald and News