“California’s largest recycler rePlanet closed 191 recycling centers and laid off 278 employees throughout the State of California. Following the most recent reduction in State fees…coupled with the mandated rise in operating costs as a result of minimum wage increases and required health and workers compensation insurance, the company has concluded that operation of these recycling centers is no longer sustainable.”
“If and when the State makes the necessary changes that allow the company to operate profitably, it welcomes the opportunity to reopen as many recycling centers as possible.”