These types of items require a little extra care when it comes time for disposal, and cannot be thrown in the trash, flushed down the toilet poured down the sink, burned, or buried in yards or fields. The event provides an opportunity to safely dispose of a variety of household hazardous waste items such as batteries, solvents, lightbulbs, and more. Residents of Township of Langley and Langley City can take these items to the George Preston Recreation Centre on Saturday, Oct. “For over 20 years, the Household Hazardous Waste Event has provided Langley residents a convenient option to recycle or dispose of unwanted items in one stop.” “While they may live under our sinks and in our basements, some household products contain materials that become dangerous when disposed of improperly,” said Christopher Combe, sustainability program specialist for the Township of Langley.
#Don t trash it plus
The Household Hazardous Waste Plus Collection Event returns this fall for local residents needing to get rid of many kinds of household items. If they are no longer needed, they can be taken in for recycling or proper processing so they don’t end up in landfills or waterways. Make meals in bigger batches and eat them throughout the week.Pesticides, motor oil, and electronics – they’re common leftovers that clutter cupboards, garages, and sheds. Place food in the freezer to extend its life. Store leftovers and veggies in clear containers so you can easily see what’s inside. Plan your meals and make a list before going to the store. See what you can make by getting creative with the food you have before you go shopping. Paper coffee filters and paper tea bags (remove staples)ĭid you know that 40% of all food in America is wasted? Use these tips to prevent food waste at home:.Uncoated, fiborous/textured to-go paper food containers.The following uncoated paper materials can be composted in your green organics cart: Please put all coated food grade paper in your black landfill cart, including coated paper to-go food containers, to-go drink cups, to-go coffee cups, milk cartons and ice cream cartons. These materials do not break down during the composting process, and are a contaminant in the green cart. It is very rare to find wax coated materials these days.
Coffee grounds, paper tea bags and tea leavesĪll coated food grade paper materials (shiny coating) are coated with plastic.Here are some food scraps you might not have thought of: Yes, ALL food scraps can go in your green organics cart.
Green cart material is processed at a commercial composting facility and is made into a nutrient-rich moisture-retaining soil amendment - compost! The faster commercial processing allows for all food scraps, so it's a bit different than your traditional backyard composting.
#Don t trash it free
Residents can call Republic Services at (925) 685-4711 to request a FREE 3-gallon kitchen food scraps container, once every two years.įor a detailed list of green cart materials click here. It's easy! Wrap food in newspaper, paper bags or BPI-Certified compostable bags. Please, no pet waste in the green cart (including compostable bags containing pet waste) place in the black landfill cart. Green cart material is made into a nutrient-rich moisture-retaining soil amendment. Give your food scraps a new leash on life and throw them into the green organics cart. Let's be fur real: your pets wouldn't waste food on your plate.
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