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Sustainable Gift Guide

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

For this holiday season, you can find many different ways to be more sustainable when gifting presents to loved ones, from gifting experiences, being more mindful of the gifts you purchase, and wrapping those gifts sustainably. Gifting Experiences Gifting…

Lithium batteries are a risk when mismanaged

Posted on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

It's nearly impossible to scan a modern home and not spot electronic devices with lithium-based batteries. From smartphones, watches and fitness trackers, to toothbrushes and toys, they are increasingly the power source of choice. Those batteries are also increasingly…

The Hard Facts About Plastic

Posted on October 18, 2019October 30, 2019

The recycling industry is under a microscope with the recent market changes and the impacts are being felt by the community. Whether it’s buyback closures, pollution, or landfilling seemingly ‘recyclable’ material, plastic is at the forefront of these conversations.…

2019 Poster Contest Winners Announced!

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

RethinkWaste is very excited to announce the winners of its sixth annual poster contest, which was open to all 3rd through 5th graders attending schools in the RethinkWaste service area. The theme of this year's poster was “4R’s in…

Why Do You Compost? Share Your Story!

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019

Do you compost at home? What are some of the reasons you compost? We want to to hear from you! Inspire friends, family, and your local community by sharing your story and the reasons that matter most to you!…

Top 5 Recycling Misconceptions

Posted on September 23, 2019September 25, 2019

We receive a lot of questions about recycling and what is and is not accepted into our programs, so we’ve decided to answer the top five questions that come across our emails, phone calls, and on social media in…

2019 RethinkWaste Poster Contest Open

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

The 6th annual RethinkWaste poster contest is now open! The theme for 2019 is: 4 R’s in the Classroom. We are asking students to reflect and illustrate how they Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot (Compost) in their class and…

Temporary Closure of Buyback at Shoreway

Posted on August 13, 2019August 20, 2019

The buyback portion of Shoreway Environmental Center’s Public Recycling Center (PRC) will temporarily close effective Friday, August 16 at 4:00 p.m. The recycling markets have significantly changed recently and as a result, the largest independent recycling company in the…

Shoreway Facility Tours Update

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

RethinkWaste is always looking for ways to improve the equipment and processes at our publicly-owned Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos, and have just begun the installation of new, updated machinery to divert organics waste from landfill and convert…

Top 5 Compost Misconceptions

Posted on July 26, 2019September 18, 2019

Do you know what is and is not accepted in our compost program? We recently surveyed people in the RethinkWaste community to find out what they know. And we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 compost misconceptions. Pizza…

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