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Batteries Continue to Light Up Recycling Facilities

Posted on February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Have you ever noticed that batteries are in many common items in our lives? Our phones, that birthday card that plays a song, the light up pen we got for free, or that cordless vacuum. These everyday items around…

Can Plastic Bags Be Recycled?

Posted on January 12, 2022February 2, 2022

A common question that we receive from residents in the RethinkWaste service area is, can plastic bags be recycled? Well, the question and answer are a bit more complicated than it appears. Unfortunately, plastic bags are not accepted in…

Rethink New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

From actions big to small, every new commitment to sustainable living can have a dramatic impact on our environment! As the year draws to a close, RethinkWaste would like to provide a few sustainability tips that we could all…

‘Tis the Season to Reduce Your Waste!

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

With the holiday season comes an increase in gifts and celebrations, which leads to an increase in packaging waste and food waste! Here are some gifting and celebration ideas that are a little easier on the planet. Gifts: 1.…

New CA Law: Organics Out of the Landfill

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Have you been noticing a push for composting in your community? Are you receiving more messaging about proper waste sorting? There’s a reason you’re seeing increased outreach about compost, waste reduction, and perhaps even information about the greenhouse gas…

RethinkWaste Announces 2021 Poster Contest Winners

Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

RethinkWaste is very excited to announce the winners of its eighth annual poster contest, which was open to all 3rd through 5th graders attending schools in the RethinkWaste service area. This year’s poster theme was “Compost Champions!” The artwork…

4 Activities for Adults from our Student Lessons

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021

The RethinkWaste Environmental Education team has written and released a comprehensive lesson booklet for students in grades K – 5, complete with teacher instructions, student instructions and activities, and videos with audio readings. These lessons cover topics such as…