According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Experts say the sour economy and increased recycling efforts are behind a drop in the amount of garbage North Carolinians throw away.
The statewide disposal rate fell below one ton per person in 2010-11 for the first time in 20 years, according to a report issued by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Buncombe is among 50 counties that saw their tonnage decline.Read the full article
The statewide disposal rate fell below one ton per person in 2010-11 for the first time in 20 years, according to a report issued by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Buncombe is among 50 counties that saw their tonnage decline.Read the full article
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