Recycling

The city of Fayetteville is considering a shift to single-stream recycling. Officials say it will boost access and efficiency, but critics warn of contamination and public distrust.

On today's show, more questions about a proposed change to recycling in Fayetteville lead to more answers. Plus, a white supremacist group in northeast Arkansas may be in favor of the idea that “all press is good press. Also, a rundown of what to expect at Anvil Fest later this month.

Mayor Molly Rawn says single-stream system would reduce rate increases, boost participation and improve worker safety.

On today's show, we hear how the city of Fayetteville plans to revamp its recycling program. Plus, the discussions we can have when we have more information about residents without shelter. Also, our oceans are vast, deep and mysterious, and NPR's "Short Wave" has decided to dive in.

The city of Siloam Springs is piloting a glass recycling program for commercial businesses beginning June 13.

The city of Fayetteville is teaming up with Pedal it Forward to offer a new location for dropping off used bicycles.

The NWA Council and its NWA Recycles program are hosting a California king-sized event this weekend. In collaboration with Sam's Furniture, the organization will hold the largest mattress recycling drive in state history. People across the region can bring a mattress and its box spring to Sam’s Furniture locations in Springdale and Siloam Springs for a free-of-charge disposal Nov. 8-11.

The NWA Recycles recently published its 2024 recycling report, indicating that more than 48,000 tons of material were collected and processed across the region in the previous year. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke yesterday with Rob Smith, the policy director for the Northwest Arkansas Council.

On today's show, state leaders are expanding the production of military and defense manufacturing in the state. Also, a goal of teach every third grader how to swim. Plus, the latest report shows that recycling is on the rise in northwest Arkansas.

Recycling glass for many bars and restaurants in the region is difficult, expensive, or both. The Northwest Arkansas Council wants to increase the amount of glass diverted from the landfill and is working with a Little Rock recycling firm to do that. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams has more.