Seattle’s recycling program is world class and composting food waste is the key ingredient. You can tip the balance.
If your apartment or condo does not have a food and yard waste cart or you want improvement, SPU offers free resources:
FRIENDS OF RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING (FORC) PROGRAM: A one-time $100 rebate, and a training which qualifies your property for free kitchen food waste containers for every unit plus a three-month stock of 3-gallon compostable bags with dispenser. Get started at www.seattle.gov/util/apartmentfoodwaste.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS. Leave message at (206) 684-8717, press “2.”
POSTERS, LABELS AND BROCHURES IN MANY LANGUAGES. Order or download them online at www.seattle.gov/util/recyclingeducation.
Your recycling and composting efforts protect the environment, reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill, reduce your repair costs, and make your building a green-friendly place to live.