The good news is how easy it is to recycle in Grand Island. Most residential trash haulers offer weekly curbside pickup of recyclable materials as part of their regular service. Residents can simply pile materials in a single basket and set it in front of their house to be emptied. It's incredibly easy. Furthermore, large recycling drop-off bins are located at major shopping areas in south, central and western parts of the city.
Consumers have ample and convenient ways to recycle.
With the ease of recycling, it is disappointing to learn that citywide participation in curbside recycling is only 35 percent to 40 percent. While that may be an impressive figure by national standards, it could and should be significantly higher in Grand Island. A frustrating part of the recycling picture is the irregular market for recycled goods. Demand for recycled paper, glass, plastics and metal can vary widely, and the price will fluctuate accordingly. Often, recyclers find little financial incentive in collecting, storing, transporting and selling used materials.