"Bungled Recycling Efforts Cost MTA Over $800,000, Investigation Reveals A scathing report from the MTA's inspector general has uncovered a staggering case of mismanaged recycling, with the agency losing track of millions of pounds of recyclables and racking up an astonishing $800,000 in losses. The investigation found that the MTA's recycling program was plagued by inefficiencies, inadequate tracking, and a lack of oversight, allowing recyclables to be sold at low prices or even sent to landfills. The MTA's recycling efforts are a critical component of its sustainability initiatives, and the agency's failure to properly manage this program is likely to raise concerns among commuters and environmental advocates."
MTA lost track of recycling to tune of over $800K: inspector general New York Daily News
