The Decatur City Council approved buying a new baler and AI-powered sorting system, the latter of which is likely to be operational this summer. Its activation will enable a reduction in inmate labor.

Agriculture, packaging and restaurant trade groups are suing California in federal court, arguing the state's Truth in Recycling law violates their free speech.

Area residents will have to wait four to six weeks for their recycling collection to resume, and artificial intelligence and a new baler could help the city avoid a repeat, ...