Recycling

Whenever I introduce myself as a recycling educator, I know what question is coming next. My new acquaintance will lean in close, look around to… Read more

What is with the chasing arrows? Well, really nothing at this point. The chasing arrows used to mean that item was recyclable. About 50 years… Read more

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of WLSSD’s role as Solid Waste Authority for our 530-square-mile region! Join us to celebrate all the ways our community… Read more

The holidays can be a time of extra waste and packaging, but they don’t have to be. By shopping locally and being mindful about the… Read more

“I feel like I only ask you really weird questions,” wrote Erin Otis, Production Manager at Vikre Distillery. She reached out to WLSSD’s Environmental Programs… Read more

Film plastic piles up quickly in most households, especially around the holidays. Everything from plastic mailers to shopping bags can be collected for recycling, but… Read more

Q How much pizza is ok to recycle with my pizza box? A Short answer? Pizza is not recyclable! However, the latest research shows that… Read more

The holiday season brings family gatherings, traditions, company parties, treats around every corner, and heaps of trash. In fact, Americans produce 25% more trash between… Read more