The Philadelphia Citizen
The City Knows How to Fix Our Trash Woes
Philadelphia's recycling rate went from 21% in 2015 to around 13% in recent years. Its trash and recycling contracts are set to expire in June 2026, paving the way for the Sanitation Department to partner with a forward-thinking, innovative waste management partner that could help set and reach zero waste goals. The problem: The City doesn’t seem that interested in changing the status quo.