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Hillsborough County's Waste Crisis Fuels Recycling Revolution

2/4/2025

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Hillsborough County is grappling with a surge in population, resulting in a waste crisis as landfills fill up faster than ever. The recent hurricanes have intensified this challenge, pushing officials to ramp up recycling initiatives. With a bold vision for zero waste by 2050, the county is also expanding landfill capacity and investing in waste-to-energy solutions to tackle the growing problem.

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Hillsborough County is grappling with a surge in population, resulting in a waste crisis as landfills fill up faster than ever. The recent hurricanes have intensified this challenge, pushing officials to ramp up recycling initiatives. With a bold vision for zero waste by 2050, the county is also expanding landfill capacity and investing in waste-to-energy solutions to tackle the growing problem.