Category: EarthKeepers

Recycling news and tips from RVUUF “Master Recyclers” Ann Hackett and Adrienne Kimmy

What do I do with that plastic now that there isn’t a plastic roundup?

The only two plastic items that can be put in your commingled recycle bin are 1) plastic bottles (clean, NO lids, neck smaller than the body of the bottle), and 2) plastic tubs (clean, NO lids, cottage cheese, sourcream, salsa, etc.). Plastic bags and film can be taken to the Ashland Water Street Recycle Depot … Continue reading What do I do with that plastic now that there isn’t a plastic roundup?

Hazardous waste drop-off

RVUUFians, do you have any hazardous waste to take to the annual Hazardous Waste Drop-off on May 7? Cost is still only $5 per household. Why $5 per household? It actually costs Rogue Disposal $100 per household on average to properly dispose of the materials. Some of it is shipped to locations across the country … Continue reading Hazardous waste drop-off

Electronics must be discarded responsibly

As our society continues to embrace electronic technologies, there is an increasing need for responsible disposal and recovery of these discarded resources. In the absence of federal standards, and only a minority of states implementing disposal standards, e-waste makes its way into landfills, black markets, and to impoverished nations who are not equipped to safely … Continue reading Electronics must be discarded responsibly