Compost, Tips
FOG (Fat, Oil and Grease) can cause clogged sewer lines, leading to sewage overflows that contaminate our homes, streets, and creeks. Helping to prevent sewer overflows and back-ups is easy. Just follow these tips below! Never pour fat, oil or grease down the drain....
Hazardous Waste, Tips
Batteries cannot go in the recycling, trash or compost carts! Multiple times in the past few years, misplaced batteries have started fires at our facilities and in our trucks. Luckily they were put out quickly, but fires from lithium ion batteries – the ones in your...
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From Walkie Talkies to RC cars, rechargeable batteries let you play just as hard as single-use batteries — but without creating as much waste. Rechargeable batteries have improved dramatically over the past few years. Now there are several different kinds to provide a...
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What homeowners should know before a flood occurs: If you live in a flood-prone area, take proactive measures to protect your home and your valuables: Take pictures of your valuables for insurance inventory Store your important documents in a waterproof container...
Food, Tips
Storing your fresh produce correctly is one of the easiest and best ways to reduce wasted food. Download the Fruit & Veggie Storage Guide: Food Tips to Stop Waste GENERAL RULES: Do not wash fresh produce until ready to eat. Always refrigerate cut or peeled...
Compost, Recycle, Tips
Soiled Paper GOES IN THE COMPOST CART so it can be turned into a high quality, 100% organic soil amendment Facial Tissue and Tissue Paper Paper Towels Food-soiled Paper Coffee Cups – certified compostable Paper Egg Cartons To-go Containers Pizza Boxes Waxed...
