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      <title>A New Bill Could Change How We Recycle in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:31:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the impact of HB 5421 on Michigan's recycling rates and how it aims to make recycling more convenient for residents. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/a-new-bill-could-change-how-we-recycle-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the impact of HB 5421 on Michigan&apos;s recycling rates and how it aims to make recycling more convenient for residents. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/a-new-bill-could-change-how-we-recycle-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:01:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In Michigan we pay a special tax on beverage containers such as pop, beer and water bottles. This tax is known as the 10-cent bottle tax, and it serves an important purpose for both the environment and the community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/why-does-michigan-have-a-bottle-deposit-tax/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>City of Grand Rapids Offices Closing for Holidays, Refusing and Recycling Holiday Schedule</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:03:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With Christmas this Sunday, you might be wondering when City of Grand Rapids offices are closed and what services will be running. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-offices-closed-refuse-recycling-schedule-holidays-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With Christmas this Sunday, you might be wondering when City of Grand Rapids offices are closed and what services will be running. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-offices-closed-refuse-recycling-schedule-holidays-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It Is Illegal To Throw These 5 Things Away In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:09:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The list of items that are illegal to throw in the trash in Michigan is kind of surprising. <a href="https://wgrd.com/illegal-trash-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The list of items that are illegal to throw in the trash in Michigan is kind of surprising. <a href="https://wgrd.com/illegal-trash-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You got up on the ladder, only to plug them in and find half of the strand is out. But before you throw them out- make sure you're not causing extra waste. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/recycle-your-christmas-lights-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You got up on the ladder, only to plug them in and find half of the strand is out. But before you throw them out- make sure you&apos;re not causing extra waste. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/recycle-your-christmas-lights-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Did You Know About This FREE Kent County Service?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thanks to my wife Lindsey I learned about this FREE and convenient service offered to Kent County residents.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-about-this-free-kent-county-service/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thanks to my wife Lindsey I learned about this FREE and convenient service offered to Kent County residents.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-about-this-free-kent-county-service/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The 5 Things I Didn’t Know Before Moving To Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:36:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Everyone loves Michigan. However, no one warns people of the things to expect once you move. Here are five things that you need to know before moving to Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-5-things-i-didnt-know-moving-to-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone loves Michigan. However, no one warns people of the things to expect once you move. Here are five things that you need to know before moving to Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-5-things-i-didnt-know-moving-to-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Unload Those Cardboard Delivery Boxes for Free, Help West MI Shelter Animals</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Got cardboard boxes piling up from pet product deliveries? A local pet supply store is offering to shred at no charge and it will benefit rescue animals in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/unload-those-cardboard-delivery-boxes-for-free-help-west-mi-shelter-animals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Got cardboard boxes piling up from pet product deliveries? A local pet supply store is offering to shred at no charge and it will benefit rescue animals in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/unload-those-cardboard-delivery-boxes-for-free-help-west-mi-shelter-animals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Wealthy Street Recycling Drop-off Station Temporary Closure Coming Up</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The facility will be closed to drop-offs starting at 5 pm on March 26th, through the fall.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/wealthy-street-recycling-drop-off-station-temporary-closure-coming-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The facility will be closed to drop-offs starting at 5 pm on March 26th, through the fall.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/wealthy-street-recycling-drop-off-station-temporary-closure-coming-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The county's mission is to reduce landfill waste by 90% by 2030. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-now-recycle-paper-cups-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The county&apos;s mission is to reduce landfill waste by 90% by 2030. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-now-recycle-paper-cups-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>See Someone Going Through Your Recycling in GR? This is What’s Up</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:15:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The City of Grand Rapids "Feet on the Street" cart-tagging recycling campaign will start in mid-September. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-someone-going-through-your-recycling-in-gr-this-is-whats-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The City of Grand Rapids &quot;Feet on the Street&quot; cart-tagging recycling campaign will start in mid-September. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-someone-going-through-your-recycling-in-gr-this-is-whats-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kent County Recycling Center Reopening on Monday</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 03:24:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Anyone who's been saving their recycling is asked to start putting it out at the curb now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-recycling-center-reopening-on-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who&apos;s been saving their recycling is asked to start putting it out at the curb now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-recycling-center-reopening-on-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kent County to Stop Accepting Recyclables</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids residents are still encouraged to put out their curbside recycling carts, although they'll now take the recyclables to the city energy incinerator. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-to-stop-accepting-recyclables/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids residents are still encouraged to put out their curbside recycling carts, although they&apos;ll now take the recyclables to the city energy incinerator. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-to-stop-accepting-recyclables/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Bottle Returns Stopped During Michigan Stay-At-Home Order</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:37:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You'll still be charged the $.10 deposit, but won't be able to return the bottles until after the order is lifted.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/bottle-returns-stopped-during-michigan-stay-at-home-order/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You&apos;ll still be charged the $.10 deposit, but won&apos;t be able to return the bottles until after the order is lifted.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/bottle-returns-stopped-during-michigan-stay-at-home-order/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kent County Will No Longer Accept Plastic Bags in Recycling</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 04:19:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Shredded paper will also be banned. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-will-no-longer-accept-plastic-bags-in-recycling/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Shredded paper will also be banned. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-will-no-longer-accept-plastic-bags-in-recycling/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kent County Recycling No Longer Accepting Plastic Bags, Shredded Paper</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:36:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting January 1, 2020, the Kent County Recycling & Education Center will no longer accept plastic shopping bags and shredded paper. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-recycling-no-longer-accepting-plastic-bags-shredded-paper/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting January 1, 2020, the Kent County Recycling &amp; Education Center will no longer accept plastic shopping bags and shredded paper. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-recycling-no-longer-accepting-plastic-bags-shredded-paper/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Corona Testing Ways to Save our Waters with Plastic-Free 6-Pack Rings</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/changes-coming-to-a-six-pack-near-you/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With more and more plastic entering our oceans every day, Corona is doing what they can to NOT be a part of the problem. <a href="https://wgrd.com/changes-coming-to-a-six-pack-near-you/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With more and more plastic entering our oceans every day, Corona is doing what they can to NOT be a part of the problem. <a href="https://wgrd.com/changes-coming-to-a-six-pack-near-you/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Recycling Center in Kentwood is Closing &amp; I’m Struggling With It</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/the-recycling-center-in-kentwood-is-closing-im-struggling-with-it/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 04:38:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Excuse me while I air out my frustrations regarding this decision. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-recycling-center-in-kentwood-is-closing-im-struggling-with-it/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Excuse me while I air out my frustrations regarding this decision. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-recycling-center-in-kentwood-is-closing-im-struggling-with-it/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Kent County Department of Public Works</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Save a Sea Turtle - How to Recycle Your Holiday Stuff in Kent Co.</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I don't know if you really will save a sea turtle but here's what you need to know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/save-a-sea-turtle-how-to-recycle-your-holiday-stuff-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&apos;t know if you really will save a sea turtle but here&apos;s what you need to know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/save-a-sea-turtle-how-to-recycle-your-holiday-stuff-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: April 27th-29th</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It looks like another nice weekend in West Michigan. We have a variety of outdoor and indoor events. Several sporting events...from baseball, to boxing, disc golf, to auto racing. It is also  the final weekend to see the Butterflies are Blooming exhibit. There will be tree planting, gardening, recycling, and even a White Elephant Sale. There is also a couple of opportunities to get rid of the unwanted drugs you may have. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-april-27th-29th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It looks like another nice weekend in West Michigan. We have a variety of outdoor and indoor events. Several sporting events...from baseball, to boxing, disc golf, to auto racing. It is also  the final weekend to see the Butterflies are Blooming exhibit. There will be tree planting, gardening, recycling, and even a White Elephant Sale. There is also a couple of opportunities to get rid of the unwanted drugs you may have. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-april-27th-29th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Holland Recycling Center Destroyed by Fire [VIDEO]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:32:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fire crews say a recycling center in Holland is a loss following a fire Tuesday, Nov. 7. <a href="https://wgrd.com/holland-recycling-center-destroyed-by-fire-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fire crews say a recycling center in Holland is a loss following a fire Tuesday, Nov. 7. <a href="https://wgrd.com/holland-recycling-center-destroyed-by-fire-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>You No Longer Have to Separate Your Recycling in Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:09:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has made recycling easier for Grand Rapids residents! If you still sort your recyclables, you're able to get a new cart for them, where you can just put everything in one container! It's called Single Stream Recycling, and it's available for current city recyclers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-will-no-longer-have-to-separate-your-recycling-soon-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids&nbsp;has made recycling easier for Grand Rapids residents! If you still sort your recyclables, you&apos;re&nbsp;able to get a new cart for them, where you can just put everything in one container! It&apos;s called&nbsp;Single Stream Recycling, and it&apos;s available&nbsp;for current city recyclers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-will-no-longer-have-to-separate-your-recycling-soon-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Recycling is easier than you think! (Stockbyte/Thinkstock)</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Has the Highest Can and Bottle Return Rate in the Country at 97%</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[States that have Container Deposit Legislation recycle at a rate of 70%, with Michigan leading all other states with a beverage container recycle rate of 97%! Go Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-has-the-highest-can-and-bottle-return-rate-in-the-country-at-97/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[States that have Container Deposit Legislation recycle at a rate of 70%, with Michigan leading all other states with a beverage container recycle rate of 97%! Go Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-has-the-highest-can-and-bottle-return-rate-in-the-country-at-97/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Bohner]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 19:59:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, the guys recall an evil and vicious attack Free Beer launched upon an unsuspecting local businessman, even though Gregg says he saved the guy's life. If you attack someone and then save them from the danger of yourself, did you really save their life? That's the question the guys try to answer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beers-evil-attack-and-the-be-nice-campaign-fbhw-segment-16-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, the guys recall an evil and vicious attack Free Beer launched upon an unsuspecting local businessman, even though Gregg says he saved the guy&apos;s life. If you attack someone and then save them from the danger of yourself, did you really save their life? That&apos;s the question the guys try to answer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beers-evil-attack-and-the-be-nice-campaign-fbhw-segment-16-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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