There are recycling questions we hear regularly from residents. Engaging with the public is one of the most important things that we do because it allows us to clear up confusion about recycling, settle family debates about certain items, and encourage better habits for waste reduction and recycling. Here are answers to the top questions our staff has answered.
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How Clean Is Clean? What it Really Means to Be Empty, Clean and Dry
Not all things are suitable for curbside recycling. In Cuyahoga County, only five items belong: Cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper and boxes plus plastic bottles and jugs. And there are best practices to recycling right. One best practice is to make sure that your curbside recyclables are empty, clean and dry.
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Sustainable Spring Gardening
After a long Northeast Ohio winter, it’s always nice to get outside and start gardening! Before you begin, consider these tips for sustainable spring gardening.
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Throwing a Zero-Waste BBQ Event
Summer BBQs in Northeast Ohio create lots of trash because single-use plates, utensils and cups are not recyclable. But there are some simple steps you can take to create a (nearly) zero-waste summer event!
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Sustainable Holidays: Gifting Experiences, Services, and Second-Hand Items
People are looking to consume less and to remove clutter from their homes. Before you buy someone a gift, consider the environmental impacts and whether the recipient will find the item useful.
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Local High School Seniors Develop Concept to Help Recycle Right
Local high school students have developed a concept for an app that may help people recycle right. They are requesting assistance to test their concept.
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Sustainable Holidays: Disposal of Plants and Greenery
Plants such as poinsettias, garlands and wreaths are purchased or gifted for the holidays. Some people choose to throw them away and buy new next year. Instead, consider adding holiday plants and greenery to your backyard compost pile.
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Estate and House Cleanout Projects, A How-To Guide
You’ve acquired a home either through a purchase, as a gift, or as an inheritance. What is the best way to tackle estate or house cleanout projects?
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Reduce Waste: Kick Game Day Party Trash to the Curb
The big football game is coming, and excitement is building! But the big game, and the parties that accompany it, generate a lot of trash. Let’s reduce waste by kicking game day party trash to the curb. Here’s how you can be prepared to tackle waste and recycle right during football’s main event.
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Large Dinner Party? Holiday Planning Can Reduce Wasted Food
It’s the holiday season and time for seasonal gatherings, merrymaking events, large meals, and excess food. With a little bit of planning and creative reuse, you can reduce or eliminate wasted food.
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On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free
As the weather warms, more people will be making trips to their local trails and parks. Simply thinking ahead can help you avoid situations in which it seems necessary to litter or improperly dispose of trash while enjoying trails and parks. Each small change you make helps to create a better and more sustainable future.
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Recycling Markets and Midwest Resourcefulness
Living in the Midwest provides us access to many resources. There is an abundance of fresh water for drinking, fertile soil for planting, and stable recycling markets. What? Yes, stable recycling markets!
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