Despite the convenience of thousands of curb-side recycling bins and carts, Polk County's overall recycling rate is little different than it was two decades ago when residents had to lug piles of newspapers, cans and bottles to some faraway, drop-off center.
Despite The Convenience Of Curb-side Recycling Pickup, Polk County Has Low Participation Rate
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