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Juneau’s recycling center is shut down due to mechanical issues with its equipment. The center has been closed periodically since the winter storms in late December.<\/p>\n

“After further investigation into the issue with the recycling baler, critical parts are now being shipped to Juneau to complete the necessary repairs,” a Tuesday City and Borough of Juneau social media post stated. “This means the Recycling Center will be closed indefinitely, until parts arrive and repairs can be completed.”<\/p>\n

The parts for the repair are expected to arrive next week, a Thursday update from the Recycling Center said.<\/p>\n

The center is operated by Waste Management, a private company contracted by the CBJ.<\/p>\n

The center closed late December and early January amid snow storms and hazardous road conditions. It has been closed off-and-on through mid to late January due to equipment damage caused by heavy precipitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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