Why we can’t recycle snack bags
March 16, 2024
Wondering why snack bags can’t go in our curbside recycling carts? Snack bags are often made of mixed materials like plastic and foil, which are
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Plastic Bag & Wrap Reminder
March 13, 2024
Let’s keep our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) workers safe! Avoid putting plastic bags, plastic wrap, bubble packaging, and plastic envelopes in your recycling cart. These
Needles and Sharps Disposal
March 11, 2024
Household medical sharps are bio-hazardous and should never be tossed in garbage or recycling carts. Protect your collectors and recycling workers by using safe disposal
Caution: Household Batteries
March 9, 2024
🔋🔥 Household batteries can catch fire, leak chemicals, or explode when placed in your trash or recycling carts. According to a 2021 report by the
What Counts as HHW?
March 6, 2024
Did you know that household hazardous waste (HHW) can pose serious threats to both human health and the environment if not disposed of properly? It’s
AWAC Plant of the Month March 24
March 3, 2024
🌼 Brighten up your garden with Sundrops! 🌼 These flowers open in bright yellow in the afternoon, remaining welcoming until the next morning, perfect for
R Words of Zero Waste: REPURPOSE
March 2, 2024
🌿 “R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability” Series 🌿 Time to explore an innovative “R” on our journey to sustainability – REPURPOSE!
R Words of Zero Waste: ROT
February 28, 2024
🌿 “R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability” Series 🌿 Closing in on a powerful “R” in our journey to sustainability – ROT!
R Words of Zero Waste: Recycle
February 26, 2024
🌿 “R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability” Series 🌿 We’ve come to one of the “R” words we’re all pretty familiar with
R Words of Zero Waste: Restore
February 24, 2024
🌿 “R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability” Series 🌿 Let’s talk about an important but perhaps less familiar “R” on our journey