Suffolk’s Bold New Recycling Plan

Suffolk’s trash and recycling system is getting a major overhaul starting July 1st—say goodbye to separate bins, hello to one bin for everything under the new SPSA Sort program. Trash and recyclables will be collected together, then sorted later using advanced tech, aiming to find value in materials that might otherwise be tossed. Officials hope even contaminated items can be repurposed, like turning paper into bio-char. But not everyone’s on board—some longtime recyclers worry about contamination and teaching kids new habits. The city promises savings, and those who still want to sort can drop off recyclables at the landfill. This bold shift is sparking big debate about the future of waste management. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8abf904747654221