by Julanne Sausser | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Electronics are an essential part of modern life, but their growing presence also brings challenges when it comes to proper disposal and sustainability. From extending the lifespan of your devices to responsibly recycling items that are no longer usable, making...
by Julanne Sausser | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Household hazardous waste (or HHW, for short) is not only a problem when it is in your home. It can also pose a problem when it is thrown out. For example, throwing away an item like used motor oil can be dangerous and wasteful. It can be dangerous if it is spilled or...
by Julanne Sausser | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Having your waste and recycling carts in position for collection is key to a successful program. The following are general guidelines. Be sure to check with your local solid waste authority for specific instructions on all these points for your community. Place your...
by Julanne Sausser | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Our staff writer, Leeann Sausser, recently read J.B. MacKinnon’s book “The Day the World Stops Shopping: How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves.” She shares her review in this week’s blog post. What if we all lived with...
by Julanne Sausser | May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you noticed that what is accepted for recycling may change from year to year or from place to place? That’s because recyclables are part of a commodities market. For example, sometimes certain types of your recyclable plastics or glass can be sold at a reasonable...
by Julanne Sausser | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spring is here, and so is the green grass! No doubt you’ve pulled out the lawnmower by now, probably multiple times. As you begin another mowing season, it’s time to consider “grasscycling” if you haven’t already. Grasscycling allows your grass clippings to drop...
