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Why are facilities closing?
The story mentions three of ten processing facilities have shut down, contributing to the backlog. Reasons for such closures can include economic pressures, stricter environmental regulations making operations more costly, or a lack of investment in new technology. This reduces the capacity to safely process hazardous waste like old fridges.
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