YARD & FOOD WASTE RECYCLING GARBAGE Yard and food waste service is available by subscription. DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES. PLACE LOOSE IN CART. PLEASE BAG ALL ITEMS AND PLACE IN YOUR CART. Please call to sign up for service.
Clean paper & cardboard Non-recyclable plastic Food scraps and leftovers No produce stickers
GlassGlass bottles and jars Metal cans No caps or lids NO Non-recyclable glass Non-recyclable paper Food-soiled paper PLASTIC BAGS
Contamination charges may be applied if your Frozen food boxes recycling cart contains non-recyclable items. Plants, flowers and yard trimmings Non-recyclable metal Branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and cut into 4 foot or smaller sections. Paint cans, lids, caps, sharp metal objects, plastic appliances, etc. Plastic bottles, jugs & tubs No caps or lids
NO TIP: PLASTIC Latex paint is not TIP: Ignore the number accepted at hazardous Yard and Food BAGS on plastic containers, instead waste facilities. Use kitty Scrap Collection Tips: Recycling right is recycle only these shapes Extra litter or paint hardener to more important Garbage: solidify latex paint. Once dry 1. Collect kitchen food scraps in: and hardened, place in garbage. • Colander or strainer Extra Yard Waste: than ever. Please reference this list Garbage charges are based on container size. • Paper grocery bag There is a charge for extra yard of accepted recyclables • Resuable plastic, metal waste that doesn’t fit in your The list of accepted There is a charge for extra Garbage and only place these items or ceramic containers container with the lid closed. recyclables has changed garbage that doesn’t fit in Collection Tips in your recycling cart. with a lid Put extra yard waste only in: to meet new recycling your container with the By following these Please bag all garbage. • Cans with handles market standards. lid closed. 2. Empty your container into guidelines, you ensure Double bag pet waste, (32 gal., 65 lb. limit) yard/food cart frequently. that your materials make packing pellets, vacuum • Label cans “Yard”
it to their next best use. dust, sawdust, and • Bundle tied with twine 3. Layer food scraps with yard waste or cold ashes. newspaper to absorb liquids. (4'x2' limit) KEEP OUT OF RECYCLING • Paper leaf bags
Batteries Shredded Paper Plastic Bags KEEP OUT OF GARBAGE KEEP OUT OF YARD AND FOOD WASTE (recycle at grocery stores) Diapers Aluminum Foil
Foam Cups & Packaging Fuel Tanks Plastic Berry Containers Hazardous Waste Fluorescent Bulbs or Tubes Computers or Televisions Plastic Bags & Containers Liquids Diapers & Pet Waste Hazardous Waste Computers or TVs Broken Dishes, Ceramics Medical Waste Liquids Compostable Serviceware & Bags Glass Garden Hoses Medical Waste Liquids or Window Glass Syringes Fuel Tanks Syringes Paper Cups Fats, Oil or Grease Metal and Milk Cartons What do I do with? Some items such as medical wastes, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, needles, fuel tanks, electronics and chemicals are STANWOOD hazardous and are not allowed in garbage or recycling. These items require special handling as indicated below. Recycling Guide YARD & FOOD RECYCLING GARBAGE YARD/FOOD 2 feet RECYCLING2 feet GARBAGE WASTE 1-800-RECYCLE 1800recycle.wa.gov • 1-800-RECYCLE (732-9253) Online information to help you dispose of materials properly.
Household Hazardous Waste Cart colors may vary www.snohomishcountywa.gov/477/Hazardous-Waste 425-388-6050 Waste Management offers a variety of convenient garbage carts Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7:30am-4pm for customer use. Please call ahead to confirm hours and what’s accepted. • Easy maneuverability - Carts have wheels, making them easy to handle and provide an excellent balance between stability and maneuverability. E-cycle Washington • Sized to fit your needs - Carts are available in 20,35,64 and 96 gallon www.ecyclewashington.org • 1-800-RECYCLE (732-9253) Free recycling locations for computers, monitors and TVs. sizes. A larger cart can hold more material than customer owned cans. • Stress free upkeep - Carts are provided and maintained Sharps Mail Back Program www.thinkgreenfromhome.com by Waste Management Safe Medicine Disposal www.takebackyourmeds.org Visit www.wmnorthwest.com/stanwood or call 1-800-592-9995 for: • Collection rates or service subscription • Construction/demolition containers remodeling, etc. • Disabled service • Missed collection Waste Management is pleased to provide • Missing/damaged carts these guidelines to help make it easier to use our services. WHY recycle? How to recycle: RECYCLING TIPS Everything you put in your recycling cart should be: Plastic bottles Recycle bottles, cans can turn into clothing and paper products Visit our website to learn more: only www.wmnorthwest.com/stanwood. Aluminum cans can turn into new ones in 60 days Keep items clean and dry (M - F, 7AM - 7PM, Sat 9AM - 1PM) 7AM - 7PM, (M - F, Today’s news can become a new cereal box No plastic bags EMPTY CLEAN LOOSE Give food containers Keep recyclables
a quick rinse. out of bags and boxes. New Collection Calendar Enclosed ecycle right! Everything has its place. R Waste Management Waste 7227 NE 55th Ave Portland, OR 97218 www.wmnorthwest.com en Español Información 1-800-592-9995 content recycled consumer #970_Stanwood_2021_REYE 100% post Read & use these guidelines. Read Online Billing: wm.com/myaccount