RECYCLING DONE RIGHT a garbage and recycling refresher - Published for the residents of Clark County | Fall 2014
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RECYCLING DONE RIGHT
Published for the residents of Clark County | Fall 2014
a garbage and recycling refresher
REDUCE RUBBISH
Join WasteBusters The typical household in Clark County produces about 50 pounds of waste each
week. How much can your family do to reduce your household’s footprint?
Meet the Hoyt Family, winners of Clark County’s WasteBusters challenge of 2014!
Living on a small farm outside Battle Ground, Garrett, Alyssa and their five
children were already passionate about sustainability, voluntary simplicity and
healthy living. The WasteBusters program provided instructions and challenges
that allowed them to get to the next level of thoughtful consumption and waste
reduction.
How did they do? The Hoyt’s slashed their waste by more than 60 percent, from
an already impressive 24.25 pounds per week at the start of the competition to
9.6 pounds six weeks later.
How does it work? Over the course of six weeks participating families receive
weekly instructions on different ways to reduce, reuse, compost and recycle their
Hoyt Family waste. Weekly weigh-ins tally garbage and recycling weight for each family and
WasteBuster Champions
then, after six weeks, the household with the biggest average reduction in waste
volume will be awarded with a prize and the title of “Top WasteBuster!”
(360) 397-2121 ext. 4939 “Knowing I would be doing an inventory of everything that went in our
Sally.Fisher@clark.wa.gov trash can, I evaluated the items I bought with the end waste in mind.”
-Alyssa Hoyt
Become a Green Business
Join a growing number of businesses on the path to more
sustainable operations. A supporter of the people and places in
Clark County for over 70 years, Corwin Beverage Company is a
founding member of the Clark County Green Business Program.
The program provides web-based assessments, resources
and assistance to businesses seeking a structured approach
to implementing green initiatives and measuring results.
Participating businesses demonstrate that they can minimize
their impact on the local environment in six key areas:
• Stormwater • Energy
• Toxics • Community
• Waste and Recycling • Water and Wastewater
Clark County partners with Waste Connections, Clark Public
Utilities and the City of Vancouver to provide support and Corwin Beverage
Company’s Green Team
technical assistance.
“With the trash audit we learned what we were sending to the landfill. We were
able to get assistance from the program, and find a place to either recycle or
reuse many of these items. Now we recycle over 15 different materials.”
clarkgreenbiz.com
-Shaun Nelson on Twitter: @ClarkGreenBiz
Inventory and Purchasing Manager at Corwin Beverage Company
REUSE RESOURCES
Create value in our community
Empower Up is a local non-profit organization that accepts donated computers
and electronics from the public and businesses. Volunteers and staff then refurbish or
recycle these items. Sales from the reuse store and from recycling operations provide
the funds for Empower Up to fulfill its mission of protecting the environment and
enhancing communities. In partnership with multiple organizations, Empower Up
provides growth opportunities through skills training and entry-level job experience.
Empower Up recycled 148 tons of electronic waste in 2013 and currently accepts
clean, dry, white #6 block foam from Clark County residents. The organization is
always looking for volunteers interested in learning how to evaluate and process
electronic products. For more information visit empowerup.org
Sorting electronics
for recycling
Habitat for Humanity’s
helpful staff
Habitat for Humanity Store accepts a variety of new and reclaimed
building materials as well as pre-owned furniture and appliances in good
working condition. The store is open to the public and proceeds help fund
Habitat for Humanity home building projects.
In 2013, the Clark County Habitat Store diverted approximately 1,350 tons
of salvageable materials from the landfill. Additionally, the store raised
approximately $220,000 for Habitat for Humanity, enough to build four
Habitat homes in our community.
For more information visit pdxrestore.org
RETHINK RECYCLING
Ask questions, find answers
Have you ever wondered what happens to your garbage and
recycling once it leaves your house? Tours of the West Van
Materials Recovery Center allow participants to witness the
scale of recycling operations. Adults, schools, businesses and
youth groups are invited to walk around the transfer station
to witness the process from curb to bale.
Located on Old Lower River Road, West Van offers visitors a
memorable experience full of the sights, sounds and smells
of thousands of pounds of garbage and recycling being
removed from Clark County.
The tour is a great opportunity to learn about the recycling
industry, answer lingering questions and more fully
understand the impact of our consumption on our natural
resources. Space is limited. If you are interested in a tour
A tour begins
please contact Waste Connections at recyclehelp@wcnx.org
ROOT for ROT
Make use of compost
The Master Composter/Recycler Program educates and inspires community members to incorporate sustainable practices into their daily
lives. The program offers workshops on backyard composting, vermicomposting, recycling and other waste-reduction techniques.
Volunteers are the heart of this program. Master Composter/Recyclers are sustainability ambassadors who teach the workshops, attend
community events and share their knowledge with neighbors and community groups.
If composting and recycling fascinate you, and you want be part of a great community, consider
becoming a Master Composter/Recycler. The ten-week training program is FREE in return for
30 hours of volunteer service! To learn more, visit columbiasprings.org/programs/mcr/
(360) 882-0936 ext. 224
Yard Debris Guide
mcr@columbiasprings.org
Weight Limits Extras
Overweight carts cannot be emptied by the equipment. Additional charges may apply. Loose Yard Debris is not accepted.
96-gallon carts 64-gallon carts Bags: Cans: Brush Bundles:
200 pounds 130 pounds Compostable, 32-gallon or smaller, less Less than 1 foot in
double walled kraft than 75 pounds diameter and 5 feet in
bags, less than 40 (no plastic bags) length, tied with twine
pounds or string (no wire ties)
Seasonal Extras
• In Autumn, pumpkins are accepted (no candles).
• In Winter, you can include one tree in your cart. Tree sections must be shorter than 5 feet.
Flocked trees and trees with tinsel or other decorations cannot be accepted.
Public Works
RECYCLING DONE RIGHT Clark County | Fall 2014
in the cart
Please have all containers set out by the curb no later than 6:00 am
5 FT 2 FT 2 FT 2 FT 5 FT
Mixed Recycling
WHEN IN
PAPER METAL
& CARDBOARD DOUBT, LEAVE
IT OUT!
Newspaper, magazines, junk mail, phone books, paper bags, Aerosol cans – empty cans only; remove lids
cereal boxes, gift and shoe boxes, writing and printing paper Aluminum and tin cans – rinse
Shredded paper – contain in brown paper bag Scrap metal – less than 35 pounds; no larger than
Milk cartons, drink boxes, soy milk and soup boxes – rinse 24 inches in any dimension; remove any attached
Cardboard – flatten and cut down to fit inside cart plastic, rubber, or wood
PLASTIC
BOTTLES & TUBS
Plastic bottles – rinse
Plastic tubs – rinse and remove lids
Plastic buckets – 5 gallons or less
Nursery pots – empty; free of dirt
on the side
Glass Motor Oil, Antifreeze & Batteries
GLASS MOTOR OIL Set out in a clear, one-gallon plastic
jug with a screw-top lid. Do NOT mix
BOTTLES & JARS – rinse and remove lids & ANTIFREEZE motor oil or antifreeze with each
other or with any other material (no
water, brake fluid, solvents, etc)
BATTERIES Put batteries in a sealed clear
plastic bag on top of the cart
Garbage
GlassPLASTIC BAGS CERAMICS
FOOD-SOILED PAPER
FOAM
TO-GO CUPS &
CLAMSHELLS
GARBAGE
Visit RecyclingA-Z.com for other disposal options.
make the drive
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
SHARPS* PAINTS COMPACT
MEDICATIONS** & SOLVENTS ELECTRONICS FLUORESCENT
LIGHT BULBS
*in an approved container ** non-controlled substances
Other Automotive Products:
Gasoline, brake and
Paints and Solvents:
Latex and oil base paint,
Free HHW drop off at these transfer stations during these hours:
HHW transmission fluid, batteries
Household Cleaners:
thinners, varnishes, wood
preservatives
Central Transfer and West Van Materials Washougal Transfer
Recycling Center Recovery Center Station
Oven cleaners, drain cleaners, Poisons/Pesticides: Sat & Sun, 8am to 4pm Fri & Sat, 8am to 4pm Third Sat, 8am to 4pm
disinfectants, laundry Fungicides, insecticides,
products herbicides and rodenticides
Unsure? Go to RecyclingA-Z.com to look up where to take specific items.
Recycling Questions? Ask us: recyclehelp@wcnx.org or 360-892-5370
Flip to the back side of the poster for a list of local reuse and recycling resources.
local reuse & recycle resources
Waste Connections City of Vancouver Clark County Solid Waste and
of Washington, Inc. Solid Waste Services Environmental Education
(360) 892-5370 (360) 619-4120 (360) 397-2121 ext. 4352
12115 NE 99th Street, solidwaste@cityofvancouver.us www.clark.wa.gov/recycle
Ste. 1830, Vancouver
SERVICE
www.wcnorthwest.com City of Camas RecyclingA-Z.com
recyclehelp@wcnx.org (360) 834-2462 (360) 397-2121 ext. 4352
INFORMATION Mon-Fri 8-5
Hauler of garbage, recycling and yard debris
www.cityofcamas.us/index.php/pwgarbage A great resource for information on recycling
specific items
Central Transfer & Triangle Resources Habitat for Humanity Store
Recycling Center (360) 834-7253 (360) 213-1313
612 SE Union, Camas 10811 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver
(360) 256-8482 Scrap metal, yard debris and wood waste www.pdxrestore.org
11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver A thrift store for used building materials and
Mon-Fri 6-6, Sat-Sun 8-4
2good2toss.com home furnishings. Proceeds support Habitat for
RECYCLING HHW hours: Sat-Sun 8-4
A website for buying and selling items for less Humanity
RESOURCES Washougal Transfer Station
than $200 in Clark County
Empower Up
(360) 835-2500 (360) 314-4171
4020 S Grant Street, Washougal EcycleWashington.org 3206 NE 52nd Street, Vancouver
Garbage: Wed 7-5, Sat 8-4 (800) 732-9253
www.empowerup.org
Recycling: Mon-Fri 7-5, Sat 8-4 A free program that provides responsible
A program that refurbishes reusable computers
HHW hours: Third Sat of the month 8-4 recycling of electronics
and donates them to those in need in the
community. Empower Up also reuses and
West Van Materials Metro Paint recycles many other types of electronics
(503) 234-3000
Recovery Center
(360) 737-1727
www.oregonmetro.gov/paint ReTails Thrift Store
6601 NW Old Lower River Road, 5000 East Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
Vancouver Arc of Southwest Washington www.southwesthumane.org
Mon-Fri 6-6, Sat 8-4 (360) 546-3158 A thrift store for gently used clothing and
HHW hours: Fri-Sat 8-4 6511 NE 18th Street Bldg. G, Vancouver household items. Proceeds support the Humane
Shredding services available for a fee Accepts clean and reusable fabric items Society for Southwest Washington
Neighborhood Programs Master Composter/Recycler Green Neighbors Program
City of Vancouver Office of Neighborhoods Program (360) 397-2121 ext. 4939
(360) 487-8608 (360) 882-0936 ext. 224 clarkgreenneighbors.org
neighborhoods@cityofvancouver.us www.columbiasprings.org/programs/mcr/
mcr@columbiasprings.org Green Business Program
Clark County Neighborhood Outreach Program (360) 397-2121 ext. 4352
SUSTAINABLE (360) 397-6012 ext. 2 www.clarkgreenbiz.com
Holly.Gaya@clark.wa.gov
PROGRAMS info@clarkgreenbiz.com
holiday service changes collection schedules & reminders
• Thanksgiving Day – • Christmas Week – Thursday-Saturday: To view the garbage, recycling and yard debris schedule for your residence,
Service Friday, Nov 28 All routes delayed one day visit wcnorthwest.com
• Day after Thanksgiving – • New Year’s Week – Thursday-Saturday: Never miss
Service Saturday, Nov 29 All routes delayed one day
another
If you receive your bill from the City of Camas, please check the City of Camas website collection day!
for any service changes.
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what we do
Waste Connections meets the garbage, recycling,
and yard debris needs of Clark County’s residents and
businesses.
Population of Clark County (2012): 438,287
Businesses of Clark County (2012): 68,758
Waste Connections employees
servicing Clark County: 370
Daily stops per driver: 350 - 1,100
Daily miles traveled per driver: 30 - 240
Daily public trips to the transfer stations: 500 - 700
Daily average calls to customer service 1,051
Our waste professionals strive to keep our community
safe and clean.
Meghan Sierra
recycling done right
Kelly Fowles Joshua Sharp Scalehouse Attendant
Recycle Truck Driver Yard Truck Operator
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