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Home toxics are household products that can catch fire, react, corrode, or explode under certain circumstances. This includes paint products, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides. When disposing of home toxics, special care is required to reduce risk for your family, environment, and community. Home toxics pose a significant threat to our workers if recycled. Recycling…

With election season coming to a close, it is important to note that Corrugated Plastics, like the plastic used for yard signs, are NOT recyclable at the WWRA. This material is made out of mixed plastics melted together at high pressure, and is too low quality for recycling mills to make into new products. Metal…

The Pumpkin Drop-Off Network map is online at washtenaw.org/compost! Find a farm to take your pumpkins and gourds after the Fall holidays to be eaten by animals or composted. Find the interactive map, add your farm, or see at-home disposal tips at WASHTENAW.ORG/COMPOST