Only 50 years ago, we hardly used plastics. How did they go from being rare to being everywhere? Plastics Unwrapped, a new exhibit from the Burke Museum, explores how material culture was changed—rapidly and perhaps permanently—by plastics. Learn what life was like before plastics, how they are made, why they’re… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle residents may compost Christmas trees and other holiday greens free of charge until January 13. At Recycling & Disposal Stations: Trees should not exceed eight feet in length and must be free of decoration so they can be turned into compost for local parks and gardens. Trunks should not exceed four inches… [ Keep reading ]
Many electronics, especially TVs and computers, contain toxic materials and are banned from the garbage, yard waste and curbside recycling containers. Seattle residents, have plenty of convenient and easy options for recycling their unwanted electronics. Contact www.ecyclewashington.org or 1-800-RECYCLE for free computer and TV drop-off locations. Also visit www.takeitbacknetwork.org for cell… [ Keep reading ]
Only 50 years ago, we hardly used plastics. How did they go from being rare to being everywhere? Plastics Unwrapped, a new exhibit from the Burke Museum, explores how material culture was changed—rapidly and perhaps permanently—by plastics. Learn what life was like… [ Keep reading ]
Are paper, plastic, cardboard and metal filling up your recycling cart? Are you wondering what to do with recyclables that can’t fit? Seattle residents can recycle unlimited amounts of recyclables for free! If you have too many recyclables to fit in your recycling cart, put them in sturdy bins, boxes… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities, CleanScapes and BOMA Seattle/King County recently announced five winners for their 2012 Golden Dumpster Awards. The Golden Dumpster Award recognizes commercial properties in Seattle that have made significant achievements in the areas of waste reduction, recycling and tenant education. Awards were given in three categories based on… [ Keep reading ]
Food and yard waste, garbage and recycling collections are on normal schedule for the observed Veterans Day holiday, Monday, November 12. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) customers should place their containers out for collection by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. Customers can report a Monday missed garbage, yard waste or recycling… [ Keep reading ]
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 4. Daylight Saving Time is a good reminder to test your home’s smoke detectors and change out old batteries. As winter approaches, it’s also a great time to replace burned-out light bulbs with energy-efficient CFL light bulbs. Old flourescent… [ Keep reading ]
Keep your scary Halloween pumpkins from going bad (and soft and squishy). Put them in with your food and yard waste, where they will turn into compost that will help next year’s pumpkins grow. Candy corn and other scary candy can also go in your cart, just remove the wrappers… [ Keep reading ]
Because CFLs contain small amounts of mercury, they must be disposed of and recycled at a local collection site and not thrown in the trash. There are many convenient locations that recycle CFLs for free, including Seattle’s North and South Household Hazardous Waste facilities, Bartell Drugs, Home Depot, Lowes, McLendon… [ Keep reading ]
