Recycling program could lead to customer cost increases

While many Green River residents use Wyoming Waste Systems' curb-side recycling program, the costs associated with recycling are rising, meaning that recycling not only isn't cost-effective but could end up costing citizens even more.

Michelle Foote, the site manager for Wyoming Waste, spoke to the Green River City Council during a workshop before the November 21 meeting to give an update for the company and discuss the recycling program.

Over this past year the costs associated with processing recycling saw a large increase, Foote explained, which was largely due to the commodities market bei...