An unexpected COVID-19 victim — recycling
(WorldNews Environment)

MARINA — Although the dumpster fire that was 2020 is finally over, actual trash is still piling up, worrying local officials. More garbage is contaminating recycling bins and residential garbage bins are filling up more quickly. If those trends continue, garbage rates will have to increase. “It`s a big problem and a big, bad step backward,” said Ted Terrasas, sustainability coordinator for the city of Monterey. Residential garbage is piling up faster as people spend their days at home generating more waste than they used to, often in the form of packaging from online orders and takeout containers. Additionally, the nation saw a surge in decluttering last spring with many people cooped up due...