Recycling
Options for disposing of your natural Christmas tree after the holidays
As the holiday season winds down, what do you do with that natural tree? Here are a few options.
Read MoreTips for minimizing holiday waste.
‘Tis the season for wrapping presents, trimming trees and lighting lights. Unfortunately, sometimes that holiday cheer ends up creating holiday waste.
Read MoreChristmas recycling - tips for keeping the recycling stream clean this holiday season
Here’s how you can keep the recycling stream clean this holiday season - with a list of things that CAN and CANNOT go into your red-lid recycling cart
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 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.
Read MoreAre you recycling or wishcycling?
Everyone knows what recycling is. But what about “wishcycling?” Wishcycling is the act of putting something in your recycling cart without knowing for sure if it’s actually recyclable.
Read MoreMaster Recycler program empowers waste prevention ambassadors
Are you passionate about preventing waste, increasing recycling, conserving natural resources and making a difference right here in our area? If so, you should consider becoming a Jackson County Master Recycler. Our volunteer team of waste prevention ambassadors work within their communities to cultivate public awareness and support a variety of projects and programs related to recycling. As a master recycler, you will share your knowledge and motivate others to make resource conservation a way of life.
Read MoreExposing the plastic industry’s big lie about recycling
NPR investigative report explores where the triangular, numbered symbol (commonly assumed to be a “recycling” symbol) on plastic packaging and products came from — and what it really means
Read MoreHere’s how you can recycle three hard-to-recycle items
Did you know there are local recycling outlets for three common household items that can’t be mixed with other recyclables in our curbside recycling program?
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