Through this program, the school recycles mixed paper, beverage containers, and more.

They wouldn't bother with some of the things being mandated today, like mixed paper and certain plastics.

Vast amounts of what is called "mixed paper" was being imported by the paper and pulp industry for recycling.

By 1989, the City had begun a series of new curbside pilot programs, collecting mixed paper and containers (glass, aluminum and plastic).

A brown paper bag kept next to the refrigerator holds mixed paper, which includes junk mail, paper and newspaper.

In addition, the demand for most types of recycled plastics and mixed paper is weak.

Demand is so soft for mixed paper that the city is paying a New Jersey company $10 a ton to take it away.

Because the money they can get for this mixed paper must be a pittance.

What types of paper can be collected - office paper only or mixed paper, shredded and confidential papers?

Post-consumer waste is material discarded after consumer use such as old magazines, old telephone directories, and residential mixed paper.