Город Джонсборо получил награду «Лучший переработчик 2026 года» за экологические успехи

Jonesboro is the best recycler JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The City of Jonesboro is taking home statewide recognition for its efforts to go green, picking up an award at the Arkansas Recycling Convention. The city was named the 2026 Government Recycler of the Year, an honor sanitation director Patrick Courtois says belongs to the entire community. Over the past year, Jonesboro collected more than 26,000 pounds of cardboard and filled four large roll-off containers with recycled glass. Jonesboro officials attributed the uptick in numbers to the city’s expanded recycling drop-off options and dedicated community junk disposal events, which were designed to make clearing out garages and discarding bulky items easier and more environmentally responsible. Despite the award, Courtois said there is still plenty of room to grow. Currently, only about 33% of Jonesboro’s estimated 82,000 residents actively recycle. “If you want our city to continue to look good and continue to grow, you have to get involved,” Courtois said. “That’s the bottom line.” Beyond community pride and keeping local streets clean, city leaders emphasize that recycling pays financial dividends. Keeping reusable materials out of landfills reduces disposal fees, which can translate to long-term savings for both the city budget and local taxpayers. “It’s not only an honor for the city, but it’s also an honor for the employees of the city,” Mayor Harold Copenhaver said. “This is their due diligence, their hard work, their creativity with ideas.” To report a typo or correction, please click here. Copyright 2026 KAIT. All rights reserved.