Trash Talk Project Resources
Love our project & want to learn more? Here’s some further resources we have to share!
View our Ultimate Guide to King County Waste Sorting
The Rules of Waste Sorting: Explained: Download Here
Why is it Important to Sort Waste Correctly?: Download Here
The Numbers on Plastic (Plastic Identification Codes): Download Here
Hard to Recycle Items: Download Here
King County City Sorting Guides: Download Here
Companies & Organizations We Like!
Republic Services:
Kids Lessons & Activities (Recycling Simplified)
Recology:
WM:
Mixed Curbside Recycling Myths
Seattle Public Utilities:
Where Does It Go? Sorting Tool
Simplified: How to Sort at Home
Cedar Grove:
Residents, check with your city and hauler regarding approved compostable packaging acceptance in your area.
Virtual Tour of Cedar Grove Composting Facility
Drop off Yard Waste at a Cedar Grove Yard
King County Solid Waste Division:
What do I do with… (King County): Find where to dispose of items that can’t go in your curbside bin
Recycle Right (King County Solid Waste Division)
Compost Right (King County Solid Waste Division)
Food Storage Guide (King County Solid Waste Division): How to store your food so you can waste less and save more!
King County Transfer Stations: For those without a hauling service or need to drop off recycling and compost, visit one of the ten facilities! Guide to Transfer Station Recycling
King County Hazardous Waste Management Program:
What To Bring to Hazardous Waste Facilities
Effective Recipes for a Safer Cleaning Kit
Videos- Site Tours and How to Dispose
King County Wastemobile: Travels to communities in King County to provide residents with a place to take their household hazardous waste. Weekly Wastemobile service is available at The Outlet Collection (formerly SuperMall) in Auburn each Saturday and Sunday of the month.
Other Resources
Recycling Right (Washington State Department of Ecology)
E-Cycle Washington: Recycle Computers, Monitors, and Televisions for Free
DTG Recycle: Provides integrated recycling services for commercial, industrial, and construction clients
Paint Care: Find a drop off location near you to recycle paint
Composting At Home Methods (Tilth Alliance)
Composting With Worms! (Tilth Alliance) Worm Bin Plan, Natural Yard Care on Worms