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MTA Recycling Fail by Major Contractor | New York City News
A damning audit reveals Action Carting, a major city sanitation contractor, dumped hundreds of tons of MTA recycling into landfills since 2019—costing taxpayers $800K. MTA workers often mis-sorted recyclables, and even when they got it right, Action Carting tossed it with trash. The company’s own records show a steep drop in recycled materials, ignored for years. This isn’t their first scandal: a fatal garage accident and a cyclist death are among their recent blunders. The MTA is retraining staff, reviewing contracts, and pushing for clearer billing. Environmental groups demand deeper…
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