Waste and Recycling
| 1993 | Recycling | Curb-side recycling (starting November 29, 1993) and pay-as-you-throw trash program reduced total annual waste stream by approximately 40%. Prior to that, the city had 7 recycling drop-off sites. |
| 2007 | Single-stream Recycling in Schools | Worcester Public Schools implemented single-stream recycling (no sorting required) at all school facilities. |
| 2008 | Single-stream Recycling for Residents | Worcester implemented single-stream recycling (no sorting required) for curbside residential customers (1-6 dwellings). |
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