Paper Recycling Suspended
May 23, 2019

On May 14, 2019, Madison County’s Environmental and Animal Care Department received notice that the City of Lexington will temporarily be suspending their recycling of paper products effective immediately.  The statement from the City of Lexington was as follows:

‘”Outlets for paper products are accepting only limited amounts due to an overabundance of material in domestic markets,” said Nancy Albright, Lexington’s Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works. “The Recycle Center does not have the space to store the paper long-term, or in large quantities.” The city is actively seeking new recycling outlets for paper, Albright said. “At least three new nearby mills are expected to begin receiving materials by late fall of 2019.”

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