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Summit County adds 4 regional recycling drop-off spots

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Summit County Solid Waste Director Tim Loveday discusses the addition of four new regional recycling drop-off locations which aim to address space constraints at the Three Mile Canyon landfill. The initiative is driven by Recycle Utah's temporary closure and the need to divert 1,600 tons of waste annually.

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