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Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful * Donna Kaehler * 401-724-2200
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'Tis the season to know
what to throw
into your trash can.
Trash increases during the holidays -- and by a lot.
From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day,
Americans have an additional 1 MILLION tons of trash each week.
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Turning a Wasteful time of year back to the most Wonderful time can be easy if we just cut down on our waste:
#1 Recycle in your curbside collection program It's the easiest way to reduce waste and believe it our not, some of your trash, companies will pay money for -- aka RECYCLING.
The trick here, is they only want to purchase the items they want-- meaning you cannot add everything and anything.
In RI, they only take certain items in curbside recycle program. If you are not sure, take a quick look and to make sure you are Recycling Right in RI.
What to recycle in your cart / bin
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#2 Recycle Beyond the Bin
So many items can be recycled, but NOT in the curbside collection program.
RIRRC, and many communities, have wonderful drop off for so many other recyclable items such as TVs, clothing, scrap metal, motor oil, and the list goes on.
Watch this video and learn what other items are easily recycled. But remember, these recyclables have to be dropped off, and are NOT accepted in your recycling cart/bin.
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RIRRC Small Vehicle Area Drop Off Program - See what can be recycled!
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#3 Ditch the Disposables
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Don't use plastic silverware, cups, water bottles or disposable plates. Ugh -- these all end up in the trash.
Use your own dishes, silverware and glasses. They are FREE, will make a fancier table, are easy to clean - (place right in your dishwasher) and don't generate trash.
GIFT IDEA: Refillable water bottles, lunch kits, reusable shopping bags, bamboo cutlery sets are some great "green" gifts to give this season.
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Quick Holiday Recycling Guide
METAL: Cans, Lids & Foil - Don't forget to recycle clean foil pie plates, small metal gift tins, whipped cream containers and beverage cans.
GLASS: Bottles & Jars - All those empty holiday cheer bottles can be recycled, along with sauce & dressing bottles, and condiments jars.
PLASTIC: Containers Only - Recycle empty tubs of butter, cookie and party trays, and of course drink containers.
FIBER: Paper, Cardboard & Cartons - Remember to recycle boxes & wrapping paper (flattened), greeting cards, candy boxes, and empty soup and egg nog cartons.
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