recycling contamination

From Bags to Benches

Did you know that you can turn plastic bags into lumber? Don’t believe us? Read the latest article from Environmental Services and learn how bags become benches so your plastic film can have a new life too!

Visit us at an upcoming Plastic Film Outreach Day to receive free reusable items and consult with an expert about film recycling.

Recycling Dilemma #1009: Caution, that Pizza Box is Cheesy!

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.

Recycling Dilemma #1007 K-Cups: How to Stay Caffeinated Sustainably

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.

Recycling Dilemma #1001 – Is That Recyclable? Cut Out Contamination

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.

Recycling Dilemma #1004 – Recyclables: To Bag or Not to Bag

To bag or not to bag your recyclables? The answer is simple. Leave them loose! Plastic bags, film and flexible packaging are not accepted in our curbside carts. In fact, they’re the number one contaminant of our curbside recycling. Find out why bags aren’t accepted in our single stream system, and where to take plastic film to be recycled instead.

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