Have you ever wondered what happens to your recyclables after they’ve been collected? Follow your recycling on a journey from your curb to a new product in this overview of the recycling process through The Woodlands Township’s solid waste and recycling provider, WM.
The boxes from favorite retailers and online marketplaces piled up at your door creates an air of excitement that rivals Christmas morning.
But do you know what to do with that mountain of cardboard and pile of packing peanuts when you’re done?
Read the latest article from Environmental Services for a refresher on what CAN and CAN’T be recycled at the curb.
When your worn clothing and household textiles aren’t nice enough to donate, don’t toss them in the garbage–instead, keep them out of the landfill and give them a second chance with textile recycling.
Join the movement for Plastic Free July! By transitioning away from single-use plastics, you can save the planet and your wallet. Many businesses offer discounts for using reusable cups and bags, and reducing plastic waste can lead to long-term savings. Explore options like using your own reusable mug or bottle, swapping out single-use lunch packaging, and using in-cafe dining utensils when reducing plastic use.
Celebrate Earth Month with The Woodlands Township this April! Discover green challenges, educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and family-friendly events while fostering a love for our planet. Together, let’s make every day Earth Day!
In April, The Woodlands Township celebrates Earth Month with daily activities and events to honor the planet. Volunteer opportunities, educational classes, and outdoor challenges are available, from composting and gardening to birding and sustainable living. The community is encouraged to embrace Earth Day every day with simple actions to protect the environment.
More than 12 million pizzas are sold on Super Bowl Sunday each year!
With the big game just around the corner, we wanted to give a refresher on how to properly dispose of those greasy, cheesy boxes.
Read the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department for more information.
Did you know that plastic bags are the #1 contaminant in our curbside recycling program?
But wait! That doesn’t mean you should toss them in the trash.
Plastic bags and film CAN be recycled and there are multiple locations throughout The Woodlands that will accept them.
For more information on this common recycling dilemma, read the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
Oh the wonders of the modern world!
How lucky are we to have our daily cup o’ joe delivered in the convenience of a small plastic pod?
No messy filters, no arguing over which brand or flavor the whole office has to share, and no waiting in line for an entire pot to finish brewing.
A perfectly measured cup of coffee in our hands almost instantly. But have you wondered what happens to all those pods? Can they be recycled or is our coffee habit creating a waste problem? Read the latest Recycling Dilemma from The Environmental Services Department to find out.
Unfortunately not everything can be recycled.
A lot of items are collected through The Woodlands curbside recycling program but many items end up in the bin that don’t belong. Those items contaminate our single stream recycling program.
Learn what that means and how you can reduce contamination in today’s article from Environmental Services.
