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Recycling in Utah: Is It All Really Recycled?

Rubbish is sorted for recycling at Waste Management in Salt Lake City.
Photo by Ross Chambless.
Rubbish is sorted for recycling at Waste Management in Salt Lake City.

By Ross Chambless

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Salt Lake City, UT – With communities looking for ways to divert trash from the landfill, roughly 40 cities along the Wasatch Front have started curbside recycling. While the system may be convenient and efficient for residents, Ross Chambless reports there's still room for improvement. This is the first in a series of stories on recycling in Utah.

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