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Charlie, the son of CleanScapes' founder, is here to answer all your questions about what to recycle and compost and how to responsibly get rid of scary things like computers or batteries. Read what others have asked below, and if you have a question, Ask Charlie!
May 21, 2010
Q:What do I do with my household batteries?
A: Dear Shirley,
Annually, more than three billion household batteries are sold in the United States, producing more than 125,000 tons of waste. Many batteries still contain toxic materials such as mercury and cadmium, which pose a threat to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Read More.
March 5, 2010
Q: How should I store my daily food scraps before transfering them to my backyard composter or my food and yard waste cart?
A: Dear Candy,
There are many creative ways to temporarily store food scraps in the kitchen, at your desk or in workplace common areas.One simple and FREE way to keep the fruit flies at bay and limit the smell of food scraps is to use what you already have available – any washable container with a lid...Read More.
December 4, 2009
Q: What is the correct method to dispose of CFL light bulbs that contain mercury?
A: Dear Daemon,
Switching to Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) is an excellent choice to make when it comes to energy savings. However, CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, a highly toxic substance, and are not allowed in the garbage...Read More.
November 2, 2009
Q: I have specific questions about disposing of odd coffee shop items. Can you help me green my coffee shop?
A: Dear Cat,
Coffee shops are full of odd disposable items. The CleanScapes Waste Diversion team did an audit for a local coffee shop space and answered several questions about how to dispose of common coffee shop waste... Read More
June 12, 2009
Q: Can I recycle plastic plant containers?
A: Dear Mack,Green thumbs in Seattle rest assured: The plastic plant pots sitting by your garden shed can be recycled... Read More
June 10, 2009
Q: Which plastics can be recycled these days? Many plastics are labeled with a number. Can I rely on those numbers as a guide for recycling?
A: Dear Eve,
It's not about the numbers! I wish I could answer this question with a simple recycle-by-number chart, but unfortunately plastic recycling requires a bit more scrutiny ... Read More
May 8, 2009
Q: How can I quickly reduce my paper consumption?
A: Dear Betsy,
Reducing paper consumption is one of the most effective ways to save energy and natural resources. Take these four simple steps for immediate paper reduction at home and work ... Read More
April 30, 2009
Q: What is the new e-cycle law in Washington State? Can I really recycle electronics for free?
A: Dear Christopher,
Washington State now has a network of free drop-off locations for unwanted electronics, and it's easy to find one near you ... Read More
April 28, 2009
Q: How do I dispose of shredded paper?
A: Dear Sarah,
The answer to this question might surprise you. In short, the best end use for shredded paper depends on what type of shred you produce ... Read More
December 30, 2008
Q: Can compostable plastic bags go in our food and yard waste can?
A: Dear Milan,
Plastic bags are among the most ubiquitous of modern conveniences: cheap, light weight, water resistant, odor reducing. But did you know that traditional plastic bags can sit in the landfill for over 1,000 years before they decompose ... Read More
Have a question about reducing your garbage? Ask Charlie!
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