July 2013 Residential Communications Resources
Topic: Waste Reduction & Recycling
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Get Rid of Old Stuff the Green Way
The Three Rs of Disposing of Household Items
If you spent the rainy days of April, May and, yes, June indoors cleaning and sorting, then
you’ve likely gathered piles of stuff you’re ready to bid adieu. Before you toss everything in
the trash bin, consider the Three Rs of easy and environmentally friendly options.
Reduce: On average we throw away nearly six pounds of garbage each day. Thankfully,
there are lots of ways to reduce the amount we toss. Check out RethinkRecycling.com's Top
10 Ways to Reduce Waste (http://bit.ly/11QnG7r) for some great green ideas, like using
reusable bags, buying in bulk and avoiding excess packaging. Holding a garage sale,
posting items on www.freecycle.org or donating to a thrift store are just a few ways to
reduce your inventory of stuff. Need a little inspiration to live with less? Check out
GetLESStoday.com.
Reuse: Mattresses, clothes and bikes, oh my! Many household items can be used
again. Remember the old adage: one man's trash is another man's treasure. Why not
try to find your unwanted items a good home? For a list of green ideas, visit the
Donations and Resale Opportunities webpage at http://bit.ly/16kv5Ac.
Recycle: What do appliances, car seats, TVs and computers have in common? They
are examples of larger household items that can be recycled after they're no longer of
use. Other household items, such as old paint cans, pool chemicals and fluorescent
bulbs, are hazardous and need to be taken to a drop-off site for safe recycling and
disposal. Visit Rethink Recycling at http://bit.ly/1496TiH to learn how to get rid of stuff
the right way.
A Fresh (Clutter-free) Start
Moving to a new home is a good time to sort out what you don’t need or want anymore. A
few simple rules can help.
The One Year Rule: If you haven't worn it, used it or even thought about it for a year, get
rid of it.
These materials were provided by the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB) as a part of its
Rethink Recycling outreach efforts. Please help us track the use of Rethink Recycling materials by sending an e-mail
to Info@RethinkRecycling.com with a description of how the materials were used, the date(s) published, and the
estimated reach.
When in Doubt, Throw it Out: If you’re not sure you're ready to part with it, you
probably are.
Repair or Toss: Repair broken items or get rid of them. Taking the time to de-clutter
before hand will make moving day much easier.
To find more information on how to reduce, reuse and recycle household items, go to
www.RethinkRecycling.com.
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July Social Media
FACEBOOK
If you’ve been looking around your basement or garage and wondering what to do with all
the stuff that’s gathering dust, then check out RethinkRecycling.com for lots of great ideas
for clearing the clutter, living a bit “greener” and making life easier. (BLOG LINK)
Moving to a new home is a good time to sort out what you don’t need or want anymore.
Taking the time to de-clutter before hand will make moving day much easier. (BLOG LINK)
Are you ready to purge, simplify and organize your home? Check out our blog with tips
on how you can de-clutter your home and garage without feeling overwhelmed. (BLOG
LINK)
Want to reduce your junk mail? Visit https://www.dmachoice.org/for an easy way to
remove your name from catalogs, magazines and other mailing lists. Think of all the
paper you'll save!
If the rainy days of April, May and June kept you indoors cleaning, sorting and purging, then
you’ve likely gathered piles of stuff you’re ready to get rid of. Consider the Three Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - when you decide what to throw. (BLOG LINK)
Wondering what to do with old cans of paint, pool chemicals or used fluorescent bulbs?
Safe disposal of household hazardous waste is as near as your county household
hazardous waste drop-off site. Visit http://bit.ly/12YWtac to find a site near you.
These materials were provided by the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB) as a part of its
Rethink Recycling outreach efforts. Please help us track the use of Rethink Recycling materials by sending an e-mail
to Info@RethinkRecycling.com with a description of how the materials were used, the date(s) published, and the
estimated reach.
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy National Night Out (Tues., Aug. 6). Block
parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors. Enjoy the burgers and brats,
games and neighborly conversation, all while going green! Here are 10 simple ways to
go green at a block party. http://bit.ly/183DUlY.
Summer is filled with block parties, barbeques, family reunions and more. Want to
share your green event successes with others? We’d love to hear about it at
http://bit.ly/15qNPf6.
Hosting a garage sale is a great way to live green, reduce and reuse all while making a
little pocket money. Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
Need recycling bins for your upcoming green event? Find them at
http://bit.ly/19Z45ec.
TWITTER
Looking for ways to clear the clutter and live more #green? Check out Rethink Recycling’s
latest blog post. (BLOG LINK)
Moving to a new home is a great time to de-clutter and makes moving day much easier.
(BLOG LINK)
Are you ready to simplify and organize your house? Get a little help from the Three
Rs.(BLOG LINK)
Try the Three Rs of easy, yet environmentally friendly options of cleaning, sorting and
purging stuff around the house. (BLOG LINK)
Got junk mail? Get off those mailing lists by visiting https://www.dmachoice.org/.
Safely dispose of paint, pool chemicals & used fluorescent bulbs at your county
#hazardouswaste drop-off site. See http://bit.ly/12YWtac
#NationalNightOut is Tuesday, Aug. 6. Check out great tips for making it green at
http://bit.ly/183DUlY.
Got a great #green summer event story to share? Tell others all about it
http://bit.ly/15qNPf6.
These materials were provided by the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB) as a part of its
Rethink Recycling outreach efforts. Please help us track the use of Rethink Recycling materials by sending an e-mail
to Info@RethinkRecycling.com with a description of how the materials were used, the date(s) published, and the
estimated reach.
It’s garage sale season, a great way to live #green, #reduce and #reuse. If you have
annual sales, make signs that are reusable!
Need #recycling bins for your upcoming green event? Find them at
http://bit.ly/19Z45ec.
These materials were provided by the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB) as a part of its
Rethink Recycling outreach efforts. Please help us track the use of Rethink Recycling materials by sending an e-mail
to Info@RethinkRecycling.com with a description of how the materials were used, the date(s) published, and the
estimated reach.