Residents of Hilliard now have the opportunity to bolster their green efforts by adding a splash of orange to their recycling routines, courtesy of a partnership between Rumpke and the Hefty company. The city's latest initiative employs Hefty ReNew bags—distinctly orange—to collect hard-to-recycle plastics right from the curb, as detailed in an announcement made by the City of Hilliard officials.
Starting Today, those orange bags, meant to hold stubborn recyclables, will be picked up alongside other materials. After being collected, they're headed to Rumpke's processing facility, followed by the dance they make to another site for further recycling. Accepted items include foam products, plastic wrappers, and a range of soft plastics not typically welcomed in traditional programs. Dan Ralley, Hilliard Assistant City Manager, said in the statement obtained by the City of Hilliard, "The upside of this program is that it allows residents to easily collect and recycle many hard-to-recycle plastics as part of their normal solid waste and recycling pick-up."
The program seems straightforward: Hilliard dwellers simply purchase the Hefty orange bags from local stores or request a complimentary starter kit online. The goal is to make recycling tricky items, like chip bags and plastic grocery bags, less of a hassle and more of a streamlined habit. The full list of what can be stuffed inside these orange vessels is available on the Hefty website.
Enthusiasm for the earth doesn't stop at orange bags in Hilliard. Residents continue to separate their recyclables, with metals, paper, and cardboard having the luxury of being tossed directly into their Local Waste bins. Taking a trip by itself, Styrofoam, which has been exiled from the orange bag program, can be dropped off at a designated collection site on Municipal Way. The City of Hilliard's official website is the treasure trove for all the nitty-gritty on local waste management and recycling, just a click away under the "Residents" tab for those keen on diving deeper.
