Malden's Recycle Program Detailed at Tuesday Meeting

MALDEN, MA - Malden’s recycling and trash contractor, JRM, will host a special meeting on Tuesday, June 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Beebe School Auditorium, 401 Pleasant Street for the purpose of discussing the proper ways to recycle paper and cardboard and glass, plastic and aluminum in Malden’s dual stream recycling program.

JRM recently reported that many households are not recycling properly and as a result, fewer materials are actually being recycled, according to a release. JRM will begin enforcing a strict recycling program and recycling will not be collected if materials are in the wrong recycling bin or non-recycling materials (trash) are improperly placed in a recycling bin, according to a release. Residents were strongly encouraged to attend the meeting, according to a release.

Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of a new app from ReCollect which, with few simple clicks, will provide updates about trash and recycling information. The “Waste Wizard” feature allows users to search for items to learn how to dispose of them properly, a release said. The app allows users to set reminders about dates for trash and recycling collection days as well as special collection events such as yard waste, Christmas tree pickup, semi-annual paint and hazardous waste pickup, along with disposal fees for large appliances, and rules for bulk items, a release said. Residents will also be notified about any delays in collection due to inclement weather or a holiday. Please visit www.cityofmalden.org/trash.