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In recent months, a number of communities in North America have inched closer to exploring mixed-waste processing, while other projects have hit roadblocks. Facilities that separate recyclables from garbage (sometimes called "dirty MRFs") tend to stir up heated industry discussion. Some recycling advocates say reliance on those MRFs harms the quality of recovered material and stunts the possibility of recycling growth in the future. Supporters of mixed-waste processing, meanwhile, argue the approach is worth trying in some areas because equipment breakthroughs may lead to cleaner streams and the approach simplifies things for residents. Here's a look at the status of several mixed-waste proposals under consideration across North America.