“Recycle First. Trash Last.” Campaign
Sample Social Media Posts
Here are some sample posts you can use for Facebook or Twitter to help promote the curbside recycling and the
new campaign. Post regularly and be sure to check back for any interaction with fans or followers so you can
respond accordingly and in a timely manner. When posting on Twitter about the campaign, use #recyclefirst.
Evergreen Sample Posts:
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Have you heard of the “Recycle First. Trash Last.” campaign yet? www.RecycleFirstTrashLast.org
Did you know that recycling in Lake County is easy and convenient? No sorting is necessary and everything
can go in the same container!
For a complete list of what can and cannot be recycled, check out www.RecycleFirstTrashLast.org.
Did you know that recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours?
How do you like the new recycling campaign name, “Recycle First. Trash Last?” We love how it really
places the priority on recycling first and defining what’s left as trash.
Pop quiz! How many times can a glass bottle be recycled before it wears out? (Answer to be posted the
next day or a few hours later: It never wears out; glass can be recycled forever.)
What have you recycled today?
Did you know that we have a single-stream recycling program? That means no sorting is required! All
recyclables can go right into your container.
It takes less energy to make new products from recycled materials rather than raw materials. Recycle
more and trash less!
Every ton of trash we throw out fills up 3 cubic yards of landfill space. Use your recycling container and fill
it up with recyclables!
Recycling paper saves trees and water. Making 1 ton of paper from recycled paper saves up to 17 trees
and uses 50% less water.
Recycling not only helps the environment, it helps the economy! Recycling 10,000 tons of waste creates
36 new jobs.
SWALCO wants to make recycling as easy as possible. No need to remove lids, caps or labels from
recyclables before placing them in your recycling container.
Are you recycling first and trashing last?
What is your favorite thing about recycling?
Recycling doesn’t just happen in the kitchen. Don’t forget that there are recyclable items present in every
room of your house! Visit www.RecycleFirstTrashLast.org to see all the things that you can recycle.
Did you know that Lake County accepts clean and empty plastic containers of all sizes? Check out the list
of accepted plastic recyclables at www.RecycleFirstTrashLast.org.
Did you know that you can recycle your clean and empty plastic bags and wrappers at local grocery and
retail stores? Just stuff all of them into one bag and tie it closed.
First things first! Recycle first and trash last by placing recyclables from all rooms of your house in your
recycling container. One person, or family, really can make a difference!
Recycling fact: Last year, the amount of recyclables collected curbside in Lake County equaled the weight
of 563 Cloud Gates (aka “The Bean”)!
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Recycling fact: Last year, Lake County threw away enough garbage to fill Soldier Field three feet high
nearly 50 times over.
Can you name some things that can be recycled through Lake County’s curbside program?
How can you pledge to recycle more in your house?
What are some ways you ensure you recycle from every room in your house?
Time Sensitive Posts:
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Happy America Recycles Day! We are excited to celebrate this ARD with a recycling campaign geared
toward changing Lake County residents’ mindset about recycling first and trashing last!
Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to recycle appropriate items while you’re out trick-or-treating!
Just because the weather is getting colder, doesn’t mean all outdoor activities need to stop. Don’t forget
to recycle!
Happy Thanksgiving! While cooking your family dinner this holiday, don’t forget to place all those
recyclables into your container. Recycle first, trash last!
Wrapping paper can be recycled!
Got any New Year’s Resolutions? How about recycle first, trash last?