Education
Whether you're looking for ways to minimize waste, ideas on how to recycle smarter or things you can do to help the environment, this section is your educational resource.
Safety tips for driving near a trash or recycling truck
Following this simple list of safety tips can help keep everyone safe next time you find yourself driving near a trash or recycling truck.
Read MoreTips (and tricks!) for staying safe on Halloween
Halloween is the spookiest night of the year - but while the fun is second to none, it's important to remember that safety should always come first
Read MorePutting the safe in safety gear
Our drivers now wear neon-colored and reflective hazard wear. Why the change? In a word: Safety.
Read MoreSafety for trash and recycling starts at the curb
Did you know there’s a reason the carts are designed the way they are? And there’s also a reason why it’s so important to make sure your carts are in the right position at the curb each week? Read on to learn more.
Read MoreStaying safe at the Transfer Station
Safety is the primary concern in all of our operations, including the Transfer Station in White City. Whenever you visit the Transfer Station, it’s important to exercise extreme caution and awareness.
Read MoreRemembering the importance of recycling for Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2024, what better time to provide a quick reminder about all the things you can recycle right at the curb.
Read MoreFood for thought: Simple things you can do to cut food waste from your daily routine.
Food Waste Prevention Week is a week-long campaign to raise awareness and inspire everyone to reduce food waste at home, at work and in our communities.
Read MoreHow to safely dispose of unused medicines
Unused or expired medicines in the home have long been a safety concern, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. So what’s the correct way to dispose of medications?
Read MoreRecycling Right: Understanding why plastic film can’t go in the commingled recycling cart
Because of its thin, stretchy, clingy nature — which makes it useful for packaging purposes — plastic film is difficult to recycle without specialized equipment. Find out more here.
Read MoreRecycling Right: Understanding why glass can’t go in the commingled recycling cart
The good news? Glass jars and bottles used for food and beverages are 100% recyclable. The bad news? In order for any of that to work, glass has to be kept completely out of the curbside recycling stream.
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