Rural
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Rural Recycling (Nebraska)
Recycling rates increased steadily in the rural areas of Nebraska from 1992-1998, have since flattened out
Hit its peak?
Or key problems?
Challenges:
Sparse population distribution
Smaller volumes of recyclable materials per town
Distance to Markets
Feedstock recycling programs struggle
The creation of facilities which sort through mixed garbage for recyclables
The acquisition of landfills and garbage enterprises by large out-of-state companies
Recycling industry’s ability to recycle for “free” or below actual cost
Oppurtunities/Solutions
The strong sense of community
Creation of regional recycling organizations
Do not rely solely on recycling programs for revenue
