City of Beatrice, MARS shut down recycling site
Continued misuse cited as reason
By News Channel NebraskaBEATRICE - It was a good thing while it lasted, but the actions of a few means a service will no longer be offered.
The City of Beatrice and Midwest Area Refuse Solution are closing the recycling drop-off location just west of the Beatrice City Auditorium. That step has been taken following repeated misuse of the site.
Officials say the decision followed a third unfortunate incident involving a slaughtered pig being left in a roll-off container. That has raised serious health concerns for employees.
The drop-off site was a free service to Beatrice residents. MARS will continue to offer a curbside recycling option…and you can be added to the waitlist by calling 402-228-5211 and selecting option four.
Residential curbside recycling in Beatrice is $8.50 a month.
Officials say the contamination issues have made it impossible to keep operating a drop-off site effectively or safely.