Recycling Toothpaste Tubes

Let’s talk about recycling toothpaste tubes. Due to consumer feedback, many toothpaste companies have started using aluminum or plastic #1-#7 tubes, which are recyclable at the WWRA. Other brands have started take back programs, such as Colgate’s recycling program through TerraCycle. These programs do NOT have the same requirements as your curbside or drop off…

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Should I Compress or Squish Recyclables?

Should you try to squish recyclables before recycling? The answer is… YES! Before recycling, try to compact recyclables like cardboard boxes, plastic bins, milk cartons, and laundry detergents. This task takes seconds, like breaking down a cardboard box or compressing plastic containers before replacing their caps, but helps a lot! Squishing recyclables ensures there is…

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Styrofoam Drop off this Friday-Saturday

A closed cell foam recycling drop off will be held on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 from 10 AM – 2 PM (note revised hours). Volunteers will be collecting foam behind Stivers Restaurant on the east side of the large parking lot. Please Bring: – CLEAN foam cups, packaging, food containers, and egg…

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