While adding color to your home or business can certainly give it a facelift, we should all consider the environmental impact of the paint. From indoor painting to outdoor painting to furniture refinishing, there are different types of paint you can choose from. Paint is often considered a hazardous material…
Although official worldwide recycling didn’t start until somewhere in the 1970’s, it has quickly become popular, particularly in the last several years. More and more people are seeing recycling as more of a necessity than a novelty. With that discovery, comes the art of glass re-use. Many artists have started…
https://www.facebook.com/GallegosSanitation/videos/2410392945747205/ Our GSI Outreach Team was busy this week! Wednesday we taught local K-2nd graders at Beattie Elementary. These Be Fit Beattie students learned the importance of eating healthy and how their healthy food scraps can be composted with Red Wiggler worms. And on Thursday we were invited by the…
These days, our lives are largely dependent on technology and electronics. In 2015, about 87% of American households had at least one computer at home and 75% had at least one handheld device, such as a cell phone or tablet. In many cases, you will find multiple cell phones and computers…
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Recycling Tip: Material Recovery Centers (MRFs) new equipment uses dimension or shape as a sorting criterion. Try not to crush your bottles, jugs, or tubs when recycling. DO flatten cardboard. Have questions about recycling? Head to the RecycleRight app for more info! ♻️💚♻️
In the early 1990s, there were an estimated 2 to 3 billion tires in stockpiles across America. These discarded tires were a fire hazard and provided shelter for rodents and breeding grounds for mosquitoes, posing serious environmental and health risks. According to the EPA, Americans are generating around 290 million scrap…
Many items that seem like waste at a remodeling or construction site can actually be recycled. This can include building materials such as concrete, tile, wood or lumber, drywall, plastics, doors, windows, insulation and carpet. Here are some tips for reducing waste, recycling construction debris and making your next project environmentally…
Nothing like #tbt to show off our junior ambassador when he was much more ‘junior’ ! Still recycling like a pro! ♻️
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…
Do you wonder where old money goes? Have you noticed how a bank often gives out clean and crisp banknotes? But when you get change at a restaurant, you’ll often get wrinkled bills? Many people do not know that almost every day, the nation refreshes its supply of currency. That’s…
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…
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.