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River to River

Recycling processes vary across Iowa and throughout the midwest

By Ben Kieffer,
Madeleine Willis, Caitlin Troutman, Dani Gehr, Katherine Perkins
Published September 19, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

what happens to your trash and recycling — from curbside to landfill and everything in between

On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer takes listeners on a journey from the curb to the landfill to find out what happens to Iowa's garbage and recycling.

Laurie Rasmus and Jen Jordan discuss recent grants they have received. Then, Troy Willard of CanShed talks about recycling cans, glass, and how they are regulated by Iowa's Bottle Bill. Plus guests answer listener questions.

Guests:

  • Jane Wilch, recycling coordinator, City of Iowa City
  • Laurie Rasmus, program planner, Iowa DNR
  • Jen Jordan, resource management superintendent, City of Iowa City
  • Troy Willard, CEO/Owner, CanShed
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Ben Kieffer
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
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Madeleine Willis
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Dani Gehr
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Katherine Perkins
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
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