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Recycle Right and Keep Plastic Bags Out
Here in Washington, we do our part to recycle. But there are certain actions that actually hurt more than they help. If you put recyclables in plastic bags and then toss it all in the curbside bin, your items won’t get recycled. Plus, plastic bags clog up sorting machines and bring the whole process to a grinding halt. So don’t bag your recyclables – just toss them straight into the bin.
Something else to keep in mind…and out of your recycling bin: loose plastic bags and plastic film are also a big no-go for the recycling stream. Anything that’s thin, stretchy, and plastic – like the wrapping that comes on paper towel rolls – causes major problems with recycling equipment and should not be placed in your curbside bin. Instead, you can reuse plastic bags or bundle them with your film and take it all back to a store drop-off for specialized recycling. To wrap it all up: simply keep plastic bags and film out of your recycling bin.
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It's coming! This Saturday, April 15th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., we are hosting a Styrofoam and Mattress Recycling Event at the County Fairgrounds. Gather up your saved packaging and start loading the car! Check the event details for accepted items.
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Fun for Kids at the Market
We recently participated in the Poulsbo Farmer's Market Kids Club. Children had the opportunity to learn about the incredible power that worms have in the recycling business, and how they transform waste into valuable nutrients for gardening soil.
If you missed it, don't worry! Catch us at some of our other kids' event appearances:
Worm Composting
- Kitsap Regional Library - watch for summer learning dates
Recycle Right
- Poulsbo Farmer's Market - 10/7
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With good weather on the horizon, people are thinking about home improvements and outdoor lighting needs. Are you making energy upgrades and wonder what to do with your old lights? Good news! Washington has a statewide program for recycling mercury-containing lights, like CFLs and Fluorsecent tubes. Visit lightrecycle.org for a location near you.
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Spring is a great time to start composting. Wet and warmer weather make ideal conditions for organic material to breakdown. Visit Composting in Kitsap for ways to get started with compost.
According to National Geographic, "About a third of the food produced around the world goes to waste, and much of it ends up in landfills." You can make a difference by turning that rotting garbage "into a valuable soil enhancer that helps plants thrive." Composting is the key to transforming your trash into gardening treasure.
Most County residents can sign up for home pickup service of organic waste (food and yard waste). So, don't fret if you're not a gardener or don't have the space to backyard compost. See if you are eligible for this service.
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