Western Resources Group Implements New National Recycling Labels

Western Resources Group (WRG) is excited to announce the implementation of Recycle Across America® standardized labels on all recycling bins owned by WRG throughout its facility and community collection points. The process will begin in October and is expected to take a couple of months to be fully completed.

The updated labels are designed to reduce contamination in recycling bins by clearly showing what materials are accepted in each bin. Each label includes images of accepted materials and features both English and Spanish translations to ensure accessibility for a diverse range of users.

“These standardized labels are recognized nationwide,” said Jenn Kugler, WRG Public Education Director. “As a tourist community, we often have visitors from out of town. The consistency of these labels will make it easier for everyone—locals and visitors alike—to understand what goes where.”

The purchase of the labels was made possible through grant funding provided by the Nebraska Recycling Council in partnership with the Nebraska Environmental Trust, and community giving from the Keith County Big Give in June.

WRG encourages all community members to pay close attention to the new labels as they appear over the coming weeks. By following the updated guidance, residents can help reduce contamination, increase recycling efficiency, and support a cleaner environment for the region.

For more information about Western Resources Group and its recycling efforts, please visit our website. www.nebraskawrg.org.

The Recycling Equipment Grant from the Nebraska Recycling Council is one of 50 grant projects in 2024 distributing $20,452,886 in grant awards by the Nebraska Environmental Trust. The Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Environmental Trust in 1992. Using revenue from the Nebraska Lottery, the Trust has provided over $328 million in grants to over 2,300 projects across the state. The Nebraska Recycling Council is a nonprofit, membership organization of public and private organizations, as well as individuals, and has been a recycling advocate for Nebraska since 1980.

Recycle Across America Labels for bins in Ogallala and surrounding areas.