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Happy Friday! We have another waste reduction tip for you!
Before you decide to buy something new, consider buying it used. This can save you money and support local charities that prevent these items from going in the trash. This can mean buying things like secondhand clothes, used furniture and repurposed construction materials or searching the web for deals on other items. Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! 🙂
Enjoy your weekend!
Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible 5th graders from St. Benedict Catholic School for tours of both the Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill and the recycling center! We were so impressed by their enthusiasm and throughtful questions about waste management and sustainability. Thank you again for visiting, and we hope to see you all again soon!
Speaking of waste management, did you know that tomorrow is National Clean Up Day? If you’re out for a walk on a trail or spending time in a park this weekend, please consider bringing gloves and a trash bag and help keep our planet clean. Every little bit counts!
Have a great weekend!
Did you know that small items like tiny pieces of aluminum foil or metal bottle caps are sometimes difficult to recycle? These small materials can fall through the cracks on our conveyor belt or fall out of bales when materials are compacted. To ensure your smaller recyclable items make it through the process, place them inside a larger recyclable container of the same material.
For example, if you have aluminum bottle caps, try wrapping them inside a larger sheet of aluminum foil to hold them all together or place them inside an aluminum container and seal it. You can also put smaller metal items in the scrap metal bin at the drop off shed.
Thank you for helping us make recycling more efficient!