July 2, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS — June has a been a busy month for the IRC! As the state’s central clearinghouse for waste reduction and recycling information, we were called upon by the following media outlets to help inform the public and demystify the oncoming changes to the recycling industry resulting from China’s recent regulatory restrictions (first article) and how they impact Indiana (articles 2-5). IRC was also able to touch on how our state can address challenges through investing in our current resource recovery infrastructure and by positively reinforcing and supporting creative solutions at the company and individual level (articles 6-7).

Chinese Regulatory Changes Shift Recycling Trade In Indiana - WFYI

Curbside recycling fee doubles for Indianapolis Republic Services customers - WTHR

Recycling rates to double for many Indianapolis Republic Services customers to $100 per year - IndyStar

Cost of curbside recycling to increase in Indianapolis as early as August 1 -RTV6

Local Republic Services recycling customers facing big rate increases - Indiana Business Journal

Paper Straw Wants to Stir Changes - IndyStar

Carmel teacher’s family road trip across the U.S. takes a ‘trashy’ turn - IndyStar