Rhode Island towns profit from recycling .

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The cities and towns of Rhode Island earned $551,700 together for their recyclables sold in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.
The RIRRC handed out its profit shares in a ceremony at the Johnston Materials Recycling Facility Tuesday morning, with checks presented to each municipality. The intent was to celebrate the hard work done to recycle — though a reprimand was present as well.
“We’re seeing a decrease in the quality and condition of the recyclables. That’s why it’s important for the cities and towns to keep up their programs and recycling education efforts,” O’Connell said.

Data furnished by Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation

North Smithfield

$7,046.45

tons 1,311

Burrillville

$10,100.38

1,880 tons Glocester  $6,819.80    1,269 tons