Q: Our community (Cumberland) switched from recycling bins to 65-gallon barrels last year. We used four bins, which often overflowed. The new barrels are collected by trucks with mechanical arms and, ...

A: Yes, both of these molded paper products can be recycled in your bin or cart at home, M.G. Any attempt to even partially flatten them is greatly appreciated, but this is not an easy feat. You’ll ...

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is reminding residents to break down and flatten cardboard boxes before dropping them off at the Resource Recovery building, located at 1954 County Home ...