Inside are your Waste Management Recycling,

Compost and Garbage guidelines. Please save

for easy reference.

YOUR 2017 REDMOND

Recycling Guide

MYTH: All plastics can be recycled.

FACT: Not all plastics can be successfully recycled. At this time only some plastics can

be made into new things. Recycle plastic by shape, not by number.

Remember: Recycle bottles, jugs, dairy tubs and cups!

What About the Numbers?

Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and cupsNEW!

Clean paper & cardboard

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RECYCLINGThese items go in your recycling cart.

NO PLASTIC

BAGS!

• Do not bag items

• Place recyclables loose in cart

• Empty of all food and liquids

• Rinse cleanRecycling Tips:

Extra Recyclables are Free! At no extra charge, place extra

recyclables in a bin or cardboard box at the curb next to your recycling cart.

Scrap metalSmall, non-working metal appliances, pots, tools, etc. Limit 2’ x 2’ x 2’, 35 lbs; no wood, plastic, or rubber attachments;

no sharp metal

Glass jars and bottlesEmpty of all food or liquidLabels OK

Aerosol cans that are

not empty should be

taken to a hazardous

waste drop-off site. Visit

hazwastehelp.org or call 206-296-4692

for details.

Aluminum and tin cans Labels OK Place lids in can, crimp shut

MUST BE EMPTY

Extra Yard Waste

There is a charge for extra yard waste.

Put extra yard waste in Kraft paper

bags or 32-gallon containers with

lids – label “yard.” Only extra yard

debris may be placed in Kraft bags.

Food scraps and uncoated paper

must be placed in the compost cart.

Call 1-800-592-9995 for rate

information.

Did you know? Food scraps and yard debris are

processed into compost, sold locally

at home and garden stores and used

by local farms.

COMPOST | FOOD SCRAPS AND YARD DEBRIS These items go in your compost cart.

No plastic, glass, metal, liquids, cooking oil or pet waste

Plants, flowers and yard debris

Food scraps and leftoversAll food including meat, cheese and bones.

NO DIAPERS

NO PLASTIC

Uncoated paper Greasy paper or pizza boxes, shredded paper (layer in cart, or place in paper bags; no plastic), uncoated non-shiny paper

plates, waxed paper, waxed cardboard, approved compostable packaging (see cedar-grove.com)

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tree branches under

4’ long, 4” diameter

Be a Foodcycler! It’s easy to do! 1) Collect food scraps in a kitchen container, paper bag

or approved compostable bag.

2) Empty into your outdoor food and yard waste cart.

3) Rinse kitchen container and repeat!

FREE Kitchen Compost Containers!The City of Redmond offers three-gallon kitchen compost container and sample compostable bags! Call 1-800-592-9995 to request a container.

*Available while supplies last with a limit of one per household.

TIP: Empty your kitchen container into your cart regularly.

See guidelines on page 5.

Non-recyclable plastic

Non-recyclable glass

Non-recyclable paper

Non-recyclable metal

Other Garbage

GARBAGEBag all garbage and put in your garbage cart.

Garbage GuidelinesPlease: • Bag all garbage.

• Double-bag pet waste, pet litter, packing peanuts, vacuum dust, sawdust and cold ashes.

Extra GarbageGarbage charges are based on cart size. If your garbage cart lid is open more than 6 inches, there will be a charge for extra garbage.

Bulky items such as mattresses, large appliances and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement for a fee. Call 1-800-592-9995 for fee information.

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What do I do with?

Plastic bags Bag plastic bags together and bring them to your local grocery store for recycling.

Hardcover books Donate them to a school or charity.

Shredded paper Layer in your compost cart or use to soak up and harden latex paint.

Latex paint cansMay be placed in the garbage if paint is solidified. To solidify, mix in cat litter, shredded paper, sawdust, or paint hardener. Once paint is dry, leave the lid off the can, bag it and place in your garbage!

Not Garbage! Requires proper disposal.Visit lightrecycle.org to find a drop-off site.

ot Garbage!

Lids less than 3” diameter

Shredded paper in plastic bag

TissueFoil wrapping paper

Disposable wipes

Pet waste Vacuum bags

See page 3 for other options.

“What Do I Do With” DirectoryCheck King County’s “What Do I Do With?” directory for more hard-to-dispose items.kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith

Some items that can’t be recycled in your cart at home can

be recycled beside your cart or at drop sites. Common items

are listed below.

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WHAT DO I DO WITH?

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact the Waste Management recycling specialists at recyclenw@wm.com.

Clothing and LinensNext to Your CartPlace beside your cart in securedplastic bags labeled “textiles.”Schedule pick-up with WasteManagement at 1-800-592-9995.

Drop-off SitesDrop off textiles at Goodwill, Value Village,and other partners through the Threadcycleprogram. Donate all clothing and textiles –even ripped and stained. More information atkingcounty.gov/threadcycle.

Confidential PapersDrop-off SitesFind free community shred events on the Attorney General’s website at atg.wa.gov/community-shred-events.Note: Shredding is available at the City’s Special Collection Events (see page 7).

Cooking OilFree City-Sponsored Cooking Oil Drop-off SiteThe Redmond Senior Center8703 160th Ave. NEPlease transport cool cooking oil in a plastic jug with a secure twist-on lid. Remember to use a jug that allows for easy pouring into the on-site collection tank.

Motor OilNext to Your Cart

Place motor oil in transparent, 1-gallon jugs with screw-on lids. Label with name and address. Place next to carts. Limit 2 gallons per week.

Medicine ReturnUnwanted medication may be returned at drop boxes around the city. For drop box locations visit medicinereturn.org.

Plastic BagsDrop-off Sites

Bundle plastic bags and return togrocery stores. Accepted items atbagyourbags.com.

Styrofoam™Drop-off SitesStyrofoam can be recycled at the Shoreline Transfer Station and The Big Guys in Woodinville during office hours. Styrofoam packing peanuts are accepted at many shipping stores like UPS and FedEx.

Large Metal AppliancesHousehold appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, hot water heaters, washers and dryers, can be reused or recycled. Visit kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith or call 206-477-4466.

TVs & ComputersRecycle TVs, monitors, computers and laptops

at no cost. Computer peripherals, such as keyboards,

mice and printers, may be accepted for

a fee. Curbside recycling of these items

may be available with advanced notice.

Contact WM at 1-800-592-9995.

Visit www.ecyclewashington.org for details.

Holiday TreesNext to Your Cart Special January Recycling Program Unflocked, undecorated Christmas trees up to 6’ tall can be placed beside your cart at no cost during the first two weeks of January. Outside the first two weeks of January, cut trees to 4’ segments and place fully inside your yard waste cart. Extra yard waste fees will apply for anything outside of your cart.

Automobile Batteries(limit: 5 lead-acid cores per visit)

Gasoline(30-gallon limit)

Hobby Chemicals

Cleaners(ammonia, bleach)

Oil-based Paints & Stains(no water-based or latex paints)

Pool & Spa Supplies

Propane Tanks(5-gallon maximum size)

Road Flares

Thinners & Solvents

Aerosol Cans(with contents; if completely

empty, put in recycling)

Batteries(rechargeable and alkaline)

(thermometers, thermostats)

Products That Contain Mercury

Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Tubes(for residents only, limit: 10)

Visit Lightrecycle.org for

local drop-off locations.

Pesticides & Garden Chemicals

Automotive Products(antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline,

motor oil, oil filters; do not mix any fluids)

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

These words are on the labels of many products we use. Dispose of these at a hazardous waste facility.

Caution. Danger. Warning. Poison.

Remember: Never pour hazardous waste down any drain or sewer. Never dispose of it in the garbage.

How to Prepare:• Please keep in original containers.

• Please do not mix any items, and do not bring any empty containers.

Information on local disposal and questions:Households Hazards Line: 206-296-4692, hazwastehelp.org

Drop-off Locations: visit hazwastehelp.org or call 206-296-4692

Local hazardous waste facilities accept these items below. For items you do not see here, please contact the facility directly.

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