Next Door Posts for Recycling 101
Instructions: Choose from any of the pre-written NextDoor posts below. Please only include one topic per post. To qualify for the Recycling 101 neighborhood incentive, you must have attended Recycling 101 training and then complete 2 or more separate posts to your neighborhood. We encourage a closed post within your neighborhood to keep the discussion relevant to your neighborhood. Once complete, take a screen shot of your post and email .
Need help or have a question? Contact solid waste staff at 360-487-7162.
How to Recycle Plastic Bags and Wrap
In an effort to recycle as much as possible, many people mistakenly put their plastic bags in their blue recycling carts. Plastic bags, shrink wrap, bubble wrap and other types of “stretchy” film plastic are recyclable – but not at the curb! These items regularly tangle the machinery that is meant to sort out our recyclables at our recycling facility. Instead, plastic bags, film and wrap can be properly recycled by placing them in the receptacles found near the front of most grocery stores.
What to do with old electronics and tvs
E-Cycle Washington is a program that provides free recycling of computers (including laptop and “tablet” PCs), monitors, TVs, portable DVD players and e-readers. Peripherals and accessories such as mice, printers and scanners are NOT covered under the program, although they may be accepted by the recycling drop off sites for a fee. For recycling locations, call 1-800-recycle or visit www.ecyclewashington.org.
LightRecycle
Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent tubes and high intensity discharge lights can be recycled for free throughout Washington. Both individuals and businesses can drop off lights for recycling thanks to the LightRecycle Washington product stewardship program. Visit www.LightRecycleWA.org to find a collection site near you.
Recycle Block Foam - NEW year round option for Clark County residents!
Clark County residents can now recycle at Central Transfer and Recycling,11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662. Drop-off clean and dry block foam at the recycling depot at no charge during open hours. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Traffic can get a little busy on the weekends, so make your trip on a weekday to avoid the rush.
Cluttered Mailbox?
Reduce paper waste and opt out of unwanted mail coming your way.
· Marketing and Promotions: Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) to request that your name be removed from marketing mailing list. Make your request online at https://dmachoice.thedma.org, by email to , or by phone at (212) 768-7277.
· Telephone Directory: You can opt out of receiving a telephone directory at www.yellowpagesoptout.com.
Catalog Choice: Catalog Choice offers a basic service to opt out of unwanted catalogs, coupons, credit card offers, and circulars delivered to your home or business for free. Additional services are available for a fee. Visit their website to learn more: www.catalogchoice.org.