Parting thought for morning recycling conversation: U.S. recycling system is in midst what many feel is a long overdue rethink, but it is resilient and not at risk of a nationwide collapse. The past month of coverage has overhyped that. Doesn't mean there aren't issues... 1/ .@WasteDive has been tracking these issues at a hyperlocal level across the country since fall 2017. It's true that many small-mid sized municipalities are changing or cutting their programs. Munis of all sizes seeing price increases in the near future if they haven't already. 2/