YOUR 2017 REDMOND Recycling Guide Inside are your Waste Management Recycling, Compost and Garbage guidelines. Please save for easy reference.
RECYCLING These items go in your recycling cart. NO PLASTIC BAGS! Clean paper & cardboard Aluminum and tin cans Labels OK Place lids in can, crimp shut MUST BE EMPTY 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 Empty of all food or liquid Labels OK Scrap metal Small, non-working metal appliances, pots, tools, etc. 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 Do not bag items Place recyclables loose in cart wmnorthwest.com/redmond 2 1-800-592-9995
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. Uncoated paper tree branches under 4 long, 4 diameter 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) Be a Foodcycler! It s easy to do! 1) Collect food scraps in a kitchen container, paper bag or approved compostable bag. 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. *Available while supplies last with a limit of one per household. TIP: Empty your kitchen container into your cart regularly. Extra Yard Waste There is a charge for extra yard waste. 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. Did you know? Food scraps and yard debris are processed into compost, sold locally at home and garden stores and used by local farms. No plastic, glass, metal, liquids, cooking oil or pet waste wmnorthwest.com/redmond 3 1-800-592-9995
GARBAGE Bag all garbage and put in your garbage cart. Non-recyclable plastic What do I do with? Plastic bags Bag plastic bags together and bring them to your local grocery store for recycling. Non-recyclable glass Hardcover books Donate them to a school or charity. Non-recyclable paper Not Garbage! Requires proper disposal. Visit lightrecycle.org to find a drop-off site. Shredded paper Layer in your compost cart or use to soak up and harden latex paint. Disposable wipes Non-recyclable metal Lids less than 3 diameter Other Garbage Foil wrapping paper Tissue Shredded paper in plastic bag See page 3 for other options. 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! Pet waste Vacuum bags 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. wmnorthwest.com/redmond 4 1-800-592-9995
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 recyclenw@wm.com. 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 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 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. Confidential Papers 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). Cooking Oil 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. Motor Oil 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. Medicine Return Unwanted medication may be returned at drop boxes around the city. For drop box locations visit medicinereturn.org. Plastic Bags Drop-off Sites Bundle plastic bags and return to grocery stores. Accepted items at bagyourbags.com. Styrofoam 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. Large Metal Appliances 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. TVs & Computers 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. Holiday Trees 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. wmnorthwest.com/redmond 5 1-800-592-9995
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: Please keep in original containers. Please do not mix any items, and do not bring any empty containers. Remember: Never pour hazardous waste down any drain or sewer. Never dispose of it in the garbage. 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 (with contents; if completely empty, put in recycling) Automobile Batteries (limit: 5 lead-acid cores per visit) Automotive Products (antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, motor oil, oil filters; do not mix any fluids) Batteries (rechargeable and alkaline) Products That Contain Mercury (thermometers, thermostats) Gasoline (30-gallon limit) Hobby Chemicals Propane Tanks (5-gallon maximum size) Road Flares Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Tubes (for residents only, limit: 10) Visit Lightrecycle.org for local drop-off locations. Pesticides & Garden Chemicals Cleaners (ammonia, bleach) Oil-based Paints & Stains (no water-based or latex paints) Pool & Spa Supplies Thinners & Solvents wmnorthwest.com/redmond 6 1-800-592-9995
COLLECTION GUIDELINES YARD/FOOD WASTE RECYCLING 2 feet 2 feet GARBAGE 3 feet 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. Visit wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard for information on weather-related service delays. For questions call: WASTE MANAGEMENT 1-800-592-9995 M-F 7AM-7PM, SAT 9AM-1PM wmnorthwest.com/redmond CART PLACEMENT TIPS 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. Special Collection Events On April 1st and October 14th The City will sponsor two Special Collection Events on April 1st and October 14th, 2017. 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. Additional collection events for Styrofoam and paper shredding will be held throughout the year. For details and fees, visit redmond.gov/environment/garbagerecycling/collectionevents or call 425-556-2811. wmnorthwest.com/redmond 7 1-800-592-9995
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! Here are some TIPS that prevent food from going to waste in the first place. BUY WHAT YOU NEED Avoid buying food you already have on hand check your cupboards and fridge first. Make a list and stick to it! Be realistic about the number of meals you will make and consume. When You ve Used What You Have and Still Have Some Left? COMPOST! EAT WHAT YOU BUY Be aware of what ingredients you typically use and how much of each. How much do you have to use up? Use leftovers to make new meals or a packed lunch. You may discover a new favorite recipe in the process. If you re headed out of town, share food with friends or coworkers. 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. wmnorthwest.com/redmond 8 1-800-592-9995