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City staff says Biloxi recycling rates are strong; authority sends material to out-of-state sorter
2625260 · March 11, 2025
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Summary
Utility and staff representatives told the council Biloxi’s recycling rate runs about 45–50 percent, with materials shipped out of state for sorting. Officials said the main payback is reduced landfill tonnage but noted challenges from contamination and shipping costs.
The Biloxi City Council received an update on the city’s recycling program on March 17, with staff describing recycling rates that compare favorably to national averages and explaining where materials are processed.
A staff member who followed the recycling supply chain said Biloxi runs "between…
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