YOUR 2017 REDMOND
Recycling Guide Inside are your Waste Management Recycling, Compost and Garbage guidelines. Please save for easy reference.
RECYCLING
NO PLASTIC BAGS!
These items go in your recycling cart.
Aluminum and tin cans
Clean paper & cardboard
Labels OK Place lids in can, crimp shut
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Aerosol cans that are not empty should be taken to a hazardous waste drop-off site. Visit hazwastehelp.org or call 206-296-4692 for details.
Glass jars and bottles
Scrap metal
Empty of all food or liquid
Small, non-working metal appliances, pots, tools, etc.
Labels OK
Limit 2’ x 2’ x 2’, 35 lbs; no wood, plastic, or rubber attachments; no sharp metal
Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and cups
NEW!
Extra Recyclables are Free! At no extra charge, place extra recyclables in a bin or cardboard box at the curb next to your recycling cart.
What About the Numbers?
MYTH: All plastics can be recycled. FACT: Not all plastics can be successfully recycled. At this time only some plastics can be made into new things. Recycle plastic by shape, not by number. Remember: Recycle bottles, jugs, dairy tubs and cups!
Recycling Tips:
• Empty of all food and liquids • Rinse clean
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• Do not bag items • Place recyclables loose in cart
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COMPOST | FOOD SCRAPS AND YARD DEBRIS These items go in your compost cart.
NO DIAPERS NO PLASTIC
Food scraps and leftovers All food including meat, cheese and bones.
Plants, flowers and yard debris
See guidelines on page 5.
tree branches under 4’ long, 4” diameter
Uncoated paper Greasy paper or pizza boxes, shredded paper (layer in cart, or place in paper bags; no plastic), uncoated non-shiny paper plates, waxed paper, waxed cardboard, approved compostable packaging (see cedar-grove.com)
Extra Yard Waste
Be a Foodcycler! It’s easy to do!
There is a charge for extra yard waste.
1) Collect food scraps in a kitchen container, paper bag or approved compostable bag.
Put extra yard waste in Kraft paper bags or 32-gallon containers with lids – label “yard.” Only extra yard debris may be placed in Kraft bags. Food scraps and uncoated paper must be placed in the compost cart. Call 1-800-592-9995 for rate information.
2) Empty into your outdoor food and yard waste cart. 3) Rinse kitchen container and repeat! FREE Kitchen Compost Containers! The City of Redmond offers three-gallon kitchen compost container and sample compostable bags! Call 1-800-592-9995 to request a container.
Did you know? Food scraps and yard debris are processed into compost, sold locally at home and garden stores and used by local farms.
*Available while supplies last with a limit of one per household.
TIP: Empty your kitchen container into your cart regularly.
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GARBAGE
What do I do with?
Bag all garbage and put in your garbage cart.
Non-recyclable plastic
Plastic bags Bag plastic bags together and bring them to your local grocery store for recycling.
Hardcover books Donate them to a school or charity.
Non-recyclable glass
Not ot Garbage! Requires proper disposal. Visit lightrecycle.org to find a drop-off site.
Non-recyclable paper
See page 3 for other options. Disposable wipes
Foil wrapping paper
Tissue
Shredded paper in plastic bag
Non-recyclable metal
Lids less than 3” diameter
Shredded paper Layer in your compost cart or use to soak up and harden latex paint.
Latex paint cans May be placed in the garbage if paint is solidified. To solidify, mix in cat litter, shredded paper, sawdust, or paint hardener. Once paint is dry, leave the lid off the can, bag it and place in your garbage!
Other Garbage Vacuum bags
Pet waste
Garbage Guidelines Please: • Bag all garbage. • Double-bag pet waste, pet litter, packing peanuts, vacuum dust, sawdust and cold ashes.
Extra Garbage Garbage charges are based on cart size. If your garbage cart lid is open more than 6 inches, there will be a charge for extra garbage. Bulky items such as mattresses, large appliances and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement for a fee. Call 1-800-592-9995 for fee information.
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WHAT DO I DO WITH? Some items that can’t be recycled in your cart at home can be recycled beside your cart or at drop sites. Common items are listed below. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact the Waste Management recycling specialists at
[email protected].
“What Do I Do With” Directory Check King County’s “What Do I Do With?” directory for more hard-to-dispose items. kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith
Clothing and Linens
Plastic Bags
Next to Your Cart Place beside your cart in secured plastic bags labeled “textiles.” Schedule pick-up with Waste Management at 1-800-592-9995.
Drop-off Sites Bundle plastic bags and return to grocery stores. Accepted items at bagyourbags.com.
Styrofoam™
Drop-off Sites Drop off textiles at Goodwill, Value Village, and other partners through the Threadcycle program. Donate all clothing and textiles – even ripped and stained. More information at kingcounty.gov/threadcycle.
Drop-off Sites Styrofoam can be recycled at the Shoreline Transfer Station and The Big Guys in Woodinville during office hours. Styrofoam packing peanuts are accepted at many shipping stores like UPS and FedEx.
Confidential Papers
Large Metal Appliances
Drop-off Sites Find free community shred events on the Attorney General’s website at atg.wa.gov/community-shred-events. Note: Shredding is available at the City’s Special Collection Events (see page 7).
Household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, hot water heaters, washers and dryers, can be reused or recycled. Visit kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith or call 206-477-4466.
Cooking Oil
TVs & Computers
Free City-Sponsored Cooking Oil Drop-off Site The Redmond Senior Center 8703 160th Ave. NE Please transport cool cooking oil in a plastic jug with a secure twist-on lid. Remember to use a jug that allows for easy pouring into the on-site collection tank.
Recycle TVs, monitors, computers and laptops at no cost. Computer peripherals, such as keyboards, mice and printers, may be accepted for a fee. Curbside recycling of these items may be available with advanced notice. Contact WM at 1-800-592-9995. Visit www.ecyclewashington.org for details.
Motor Oil
Holiday Trees
Next to Your Cart Place motor oil in transparent, 1-gallon jugs with screw-on lids. Label with name and address. Place next to carts. Limit 2 gallons per week.
Next to Your Cart Special January Recycling Program Unflocked, undecorated Christmas trees up to 6’ tall can be placed beside your cart at no cost during the first two weeks of January. Outside the first two weeks of January, cut trees to 4’ segments and place fully inside your yard waste cart. Extra yard waste fees will apply for anything outside of your cart.
Medicine Return Unwanted medication may be returned at drop boxes around the city. For drop box locations visit medicinereturn.org.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Caution. Danger. Warning. Poison. These words are on the labels of many products we use. Dispose of these at a hazardous waste facility. How to Prepare:
Remember:
• Please keep in original containers.
Never pour hazardous waste down any drain or sewer. Never dispose of it in the garbage.
• Please do not mix any items, and do not bring any empty containers.
Information on local disposal and questions: Households Hazards Line: 206-296-4692, hazwastehelp.org Drop-off Locations: visit hazwastehelp.org or call 206-296-4692
Local hazardous waste facilities accept these items below. For items you do not see here, please contact the facility directly.
Aerosol Cans
Automobile Batteries
Automotive Products
Batteries
(with contents; if completely empty, put in recycling)
(limit: 5 lead-acid cores per visit)
(antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, motor oil, oil filters; do not mix any fluids)
(rechargeable and alkaline)
Gasoline
Hobby Chemicals
(30-gallon limit)
Pesticides & Garden Chemicals
Propane Tanks
(thermometers, thermostats)
Road Flares
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Tubes
(5-gallon maximum size)
Cleaners
Oil-based Paints & Stains
(ammonia, bleach)
(no water-based or latex paints)
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Products That Contain Mercury
Pool & Spa Supplies
(for residents only, limit: 10) Visit Lightrecycle.org for local drop-off locations.
Thinners & Solvents
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COLLECTION GUIDELINES
WEATHER DELAY? If weather conditions prevent safe collection, up to twice as much material will be collected at no extra charge on your next regular collection day for each container which was not emptied. No credits are issued for collection delays due to weather.
YARD/FOOD WASTE
2 feet
RECYCLING
2 feet
GARBAGE
CART PLACEMENT TIPS • • • •
3 feet
Cart colors may vary.
Please place containers at curb by 6AM. Two (2) feet apart with lids opening toward street. At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences and utility boxes. Please remove containers as soon as possible after collection.
EXTRA MATERIALS? See pages 2, 3 and 4 on how to set out extra recycling, yard debris and garbage.
Additional collection events for Styrofoam™ and paper shredding will be held throughout the year.
In addition to bulky items too large for curbside pick-up, a variety of items are accepted for recycling, including: unused and expired medications, tires, Styrofoam™, bikes, tricycles, skateboards, reusable household goods, batteries, plastic plant containers, cell phones, pagers, ink jet cartridges, electronics (except TVs, computers, and monitors), appliances and scrap metal.
The City will sponsor two Special Collection Events on April 1st and October 14th, 2017.
Visit wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard for information on weather-related service delays.
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Special Collection Events On April 1st and October 14th
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For details and fees, visit redmond.gov/Environment/GarbageRecycling/CollectionEvents or call 425-556-2811. wmnorthwest.com/redmond
DID YOU KNOW that 33% of garbage in King County’s Cedar Hills Landfill is
FOOD?
Do your part to get food waste out of the landfill today!
BUY WHAT YOU NEED
• Be aware of what ingredients you typically use and how much of each. How much do you have to use up?
EAT WHAT YOU BUY
TIPS that prevent food from going to waste in the first place.
• Avoid buying food you already have on hand — check your cupboards and fridge first.
• Use leftovers to make new meals or a packed lunch. You may discover a new favorite recipe in the process.
Here are some
• Make a list and stick to it! Be realistic about the number of meals you will make and consume.
• If you’re headed out of town, share food with friends or coworkers.
When You’ve Used What You Have and Still Have Some Left?
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Follow the guidelines on page 2 of this guide to see what items you can put in your compost cart. Visit King County’s “Food: Too Good to Waste” at recyclefood.com for more tips on how to prevent food waste at home.
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