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As festival season approaches, remember to sort these common items properly! Bioplastics, like the ones pictured, do not break down fast enough at industrial composting facilities. This results in high amounts of plastic in the finished compost.

School's out for summer! Swipe to learn what to do with some common school items that you may no longer need or need to dispose of at the end of the school year.

Plastic bags yearn for the landfill! Plastic bags get tangled up in our sorting machines, causing inefficiency and harm to the machines which need frequent repair and part replacement. #Reuse plastic bags if you have any and bring a #reuseable bag so you can #SayNoToPlastic.

Due to its quick decay rate, food waste in landfills is contributing to more methane emissions than any other landfilled materials. Remember to not waste food so you can help reduce methane emissions!

Don't have compost services at your apartment or condo? You're not alone! Join us at our upcoming Compost Summit on Tues., June 24 from 6-7:30pm to learn how to sign up for services, properly sort, and keep compost healthy. Register at: RethinkWaste.org/CompostSummit

Did you know that you can make dye at home with food? Simmer these food items in water for several hours to obtain natural dyes that you can use for tie-dyeing or other craft projects this summer!

Thank you Belmont City Council for celebrating one of RethinkWaste's 2025 Trash to Art Contest winners! Congratulations again to Vincent, Honorable Mention from Belmont Oaks Academy!

Did you know? Glass bottles and jars thrown in the blue bin get crushed into small bits by the machinery at our facility, meaning if it breaks, it can still be recycled! Please put the shards in another glass container and secure it with a lid for the safety of our hand sorters.

If you ever wonder why recycling is so important and what difference it's going to make, here's why!

Happy #PlasticFreeJuly! Thanks for the tips CalRecycle on how we can all reduce our plastic use this month and beyond!

It's #PlasticBagFreeDay! Make sure to grab a basket, canvas tote, or paper bag before you head out shopping. #plasticfreejuly

Happy #PlasticFreeJuly! This month, try to see what single-use items you can stop using and #DitchPlastic. Try switching to reuseable items this month! Comment your favorite reuseable items in the comments! #ZeroWaste

Did you know that you can grow your own avocado tree from the pit (seed) of the avocado? Try sprouting your own seed at home!

The Shoreway Transfer Station is currently closed today, July 9 to the public, including the compost giveaway. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Please check our website for updates or contact us with any questions. RethinkWaste.org

Update 7/10: The Shoreway Transfer Station is still currently closed to the public. We will report back when it opens. More info: bit.ly/3GjkiTv Check our website for updates or contact us with any questions. RethinkWaste.org

The Shoreway Transfer Station is back open to the public! Our hours are Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience!

Did you know using a paper bag is better for the #compost than green bioplastic bags because paper bags break down quickly? Put your compost in the freezer until collection day then use a paper bag to put it in the bin for mess-free disposal & happy compost.

Today, I released the newest edition of my report: Vape Waste 2. We're literally throwing away miniature computers after a few days of use. Manufacturers are adding features like "Vapentertainment systems" with retro games on HD displays - in products designed to be trashed... 🧵

E-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, are disposable and causing increasing environmental harms. Thank you to RethinkWaste's Executive Director, Joe La Mariana, for advocating and representing at the press release this morning.

Looking for a way to display your beloved earrings? Look no further than everyday objects you might already have at home! Check out some everyday items you might be able to #upcycle into your new earring holder.