Toward Zero Waste for Residents

 

 

Single Family Residents

Single Stream Recycling

All recyclable materials go into one
large tote for easier recycling. Items
must be empty, clean, and dry to avoid
contamination and ensure that they
get recycled. Recycling is an easy way
to reduce waste, conserve resources,
and protect the environment.

Why Compost

Composting is an important way to
minimize food waste, divert organics
from landfills, and help decrease our
collective climate footprint. Organic
waste is taken to Green Earth
Technology in Lynden, WA to be
converted into useable, sellable
compost product.

Last Stop Landfill

Not sure how to dispose of something?
Check out WasteWise, an online waste
and recycling portal.

Multi-Family Residents

Are you a resident, owner, or property manager of a multifamily dwelling?  We have resources to help streamline and improve waste sorting for your complex.  See below for a free downloadable and printable sorting guide and waste sorting posters.

Additional Resources

We are looking for multifamily complexes who want to add FoodPlus! curbside composting services to their waste management program. We can offer a number of incentives to residents and property managers looking to reduce waste. Adding FoodPlus! is not only good for the planet it can also help save money, on average FoodPlus! is $25 less a yard than landfill service.  Please contact us to get started!

Waste Sorting Posters For Businesses

Are you a resident of a multifamily complex? Do you want access to FoodPlus! curbside composting but are struggling with where to start? Lucky for you Western Washington University’s Center for Off Campus Living has put together great waste stream resources. This includes a template letter for property managers on this very topic! This template could work for all residents, not just students.

Thank you to our program sponsors:

Lautenbach Industries
Sanitary Service Company
Mt. Baker Care Center & Summit Place Assisted Living
Gear Aid