It’s compost day! Celebrate with videos
Composting can make a big difference. Cutting down on food waste can make even more of a difference. The Compost
Category: Green tips
Commingling makes recycling even easier
Recycling is even easier at Solid Waste Division recycling and transfer stations with commingled recycling. “Commingling” means you can put
Damaged clothes aren’t garbage anymore
Did you know that, thanks to a partnership between King County and Seattle Public Utilities, damaged clothes aren’t garbage anymore?
King County is recycling more
The King County Solid Waste Division saw a 41 percent increase in recycling volumes at its transfer facilities and drop
Secure your unused medicine for public health and the environment
Not only is dropping medicine off at a secure drop-box location beneficial to public health, it also helps the environment
A valentine for King County’s natural resources
King County’s Natural Resources deserve love – on Valentine’s and all-year-round. We have some tips on how you can share
Become a composting pro
Did you know that almost 35% of what ends up in the landfill is food scraps and food-soiled paper? It can be composted in your curbside yardwaste cart?
Eco-tips for grease disposal
Scenario: You’ve been up since 6 a.m. to get the turkey in the oven; this is after staying up late
Get your fix at Chomp!
Small kitchen appliances. Lamps. Chairs. Tools. Fans. Toys. Sports equipment. Clocks. Jewelry. Clothing. Whatever you got, if it needs repairing
Tips for smart watering that are good for gardens and utility bills
Last year saw the wettest winter and driest summer of the last 100 years. How can you have a lush and thriving lawn (or garden) this summer?
