Recycling

Looking to get rid of old electronics? Rocky Point will be the place to be Saturday. Pender County will be collecting any, and all electronic devices tomorrow at the Rocky Point Medical Pavilion. Full story...

It has been more than a month since new state laws governing recycling took effect, but it's unclear if these laws are working in some rural communities. Full story...

Wednesday we took a look at new laws passed this year that go into effect October 1st. Another new law Thursday that has been in the work for years changes what you can throw away. Full story...

The New Hanover County Environmental Management Department sponsored an electronics recycling event Saturday outside their Highway 421 facility. WWAY's John Rendleman was has our report. Full story...

Many of us love to have the latest and greatest gadget, which often means there are old computers, television sets, and appliances lying around. WWAY's Hailey Winslow tells you what you can do with them. Full story...

Brunswick County is raising awareness about recycling. All county schools officially now have recycling programs. That means all the plastic bottles and cans that students used to throw away, will now be recycled into a new material. Full story...

A New Hanover County recycling center that closed down will reopen thanks to a strong show of support from area residents. Full story...

A recycling site on North College Road has closed down and residents who've relied on it aren't too happy about why it was closed. Full story...

With the New Year will come a new way to help the environment in Leland. The town will start a curbside recycling program in early 2009, similar to Wilmington's. Full story...

Sony Electronics and Waste Management invite the public to drop off their outdated electronics for free recycling Saturday. Full story...

The digital switch is a good time to get rid of any old or unused electronics. Do not just toss them in the trash though. Full story...

New Hanover County is making some changes to its recycling program. As of this week, drop-off sites now accept more plastic. Full story...

Now that bars and restaurants across the state have to go green solid waste operators are busier than ever. Full story...

The laws were passed over the last year in the State Legislature. They tighten restrictions on everything from recycling to smoking. Full story...

Beginning in January a new state law will require bar and restaurant owners to recycle glass and aluminum alcohol containers. Full story...