What would it be like to live without plastic? How much waste could we keep out of landfills, waterways and oceans if we all refused single-use plastic? This July, we invite you to find out by participating in Plastic Free July. What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July was…
What are Commingled Items?! There are many ways to collect and process recyclable materials. While some areas require recyclables to be presorted, others offer fully commingled or single-stream recycling. If you place your household recyclables, including glass, paper and plastic, in a single recycling bin, you are using a fully commingled service. Curbside…
People get rid of furniture for many different reasons. Whether you’re moving, updating your living room, replacing an old bedroom set, downsizing or simply saying goodbye to that old couch you’ve had since college, think twice before tossing it to the curb. Curbside services vary greatly by area. Depending on…
Grass clippings, food scraps and dried leaves make up 20 to 30 percent of waste. Instead of throwing away organic materials like these, try composting instead! Composting is a natural process of recycling that turns organic materials such as leaves and vegetable scraps into a dark, rich soil amendment. Composting…
Whether you need five minutes of distraction so you can load the dishwasher or an hour of engaging content so you can attend a Zoom meeting, YouTube is the prime destination for busy parents everywhere. But if you’re looking for more than mindless eye candy, it can be tough to…
“Books are the ultimate Dumpees: put them down and they’ll wait for you forever; pay attention to them and they always love you back.” ― Author, John Green If you are a book lover, you may find it astounding that libraries throw away hundreds of books every year. Why? Sometimes…
The Recycling Division is responsible for ensuring that recyclable materials collected are recoverable and do not include contamination (the placing of prohibited items that cannot be placed in your curbside recycling cart). To accomplish this, the division focuses on education, outreach, monitoring and constantly improving the Department’s comprehensive recycling program….
Orion Waste Solutions uses proven technologies to simplify and streamline recycling for our customers. Our recycling waste stream experts work with your team to identify your goals then builds an action plan around reduction, recycling, and reclamation opportunities. We make on-site collection simple for your employees. Orion Waste Solutions does the…
Want to sleep like a rock tonight? Learn how to take care of the environment by disposing of your mattress properly so it can be recycled. Mattress Firm suggests that consumers replace mattresses every 8 years, due to all the sweat, dust mites and dead skin cells that accumulate in a…
Batteries not only run small items like your TV remote, they also provide backup power for hospitals and can even run commuter trains. Who knew that something so relatively small could be so powerful?! Environmental Effects While they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all batteries have two elements in…
So you just spent the weekend cleaning out all your closets. You have 4 giant black garbage bags of clothes to get rid of. What is the best way to do that? Think before you make that decision as it is estimated that textiles make up more than 5.2% of…
Kitchen composting (a.k.a. countertop composting) is like the Boston Terrier of the compost world – it’s not as big as its backyard brother, but don’t underestimate the strength of these pint-size piles. Why Compost? There are two reasons to countertop compost: 1. To compost items on a smaller scale to…
Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned recycler, we’re here to support your journey toward a greener future. Explore our resources, learn about best practices, and find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease.