recycle at your next event - thurston county, washington · 2015-07-15 · recycle at your next...
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Thurston County Solid Waste9605 Tilley Road S
Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 867-2491
www.ThurstonSolidWaste.org Printed 7/2015 on at least 30% post-consumer recycled content paper
THURSTON COUNTYSOLID WASTE
ResourcesReserve FREE recycle bins from these sites:
Celebrations, The Party Store (Lacey)754-7368
www.CelebrationsStore.com
City of Lacey*438-2687
City of Olympia*570-5837
City of Tumwater754-4160
City of Rainier446-2636
City of Tenino264-2368
Thurston County Solid Waste*867-2284
City of Yelm*458-8406
*These locations have both recycle and compost bins
Learn moreVisit www.ThurstonSolidWaste.org and click “Event Planning.”
Contact Katherine Straus at 867-2282 or [email protected].
Zero-waste event planningRent or borrow service itemsRecycling isn’t the only way to make your event environmentally friendly. Prevent waste in the first place by using durable items. Renting durable plates, linens, and other items for your event will help prevent waste. Find a list of party rental stores on our event planning web page (see below).
Plan food portionsIt can be tricky to prepare enough food but not too much. Get it right by using a food planning calculator.
Visit the website below to find the best food planner for your event.
Purchase greenPrint invitations, brochures, and flyers on paper with post-consumer recycled content.
Select caterers and other venders who use local supplies.
Choose decorations that can be used again, such as potted plants.
Recycle at your next event Borrow FREE recycle, compost, and trash bins
Make your next event green with these simple steps
Save money and conserve natural resources by recycling at your next event. Not only is it the green thing to do, your guests expect it. Use these five steps as a guide to get
you started. If you have questions, we’re here to help!
Plan your event Planning ahead will ensure that recycling at your event goes smoothly. Here are a couple things to consider:
• What kind of waste will you be generating? Avoid StyrofoamTM and
non-recyclable plastic cups, containers, plates and cutlery.
• Consider substituting non-recyclable service ware with durables, or work with vendors to ensure that all the food service materials are either reusable, recyclable or compostable.
• Serve condiments in large jars or bulk dispensers, rather than individual packets.
• Figure out how many waste stations you will need and map them out ahead of time.
• Figure out how will you recycle, compost, or dispose of what you collect.
Compost food wasteTake the extra step and make your event zero-waste with composting.
Composting not only sends less waste to the landfill, cutting down
on harmful methane emissions, it also returns valuable nutrients to the soil, and may help you save money through reduced hauling costs.
Reserve collection binsBorrow FREE bins to collect recycling, compost, and trash. The bins are easy to transport, set up, and use.
Each bin comes with an easy-to-read sign to show your guests what to
put in.
Borrow recycle bins from eight convenient locations in Thurston County. Select locations also loan compost and trash bins (see the back panel).
Make sure to reserve your bins in advance.
Set up for successYour guests will recycle if you make it easy and convenient.
• Put the bins in areas that are visible and near the action.
• Attach sign stands to all collection bins. For large areas, put up signs to direct guests to waste stations.
• Each waste station should include one of each bin in order to avoid contamination. Make sure there are no lone trash bins in order to avoid people throwing out compost or recycling.
• Wipe the lids if they are getting soiled and clean up spills. People appreciate a pleasant recycling experience.
• Explain recycling procedures when your guests arrive, or include the information in the invitation.
• For larger events, staff stations with volunteers.
Clean upYou are responsible for disposal of all materials. Trash and recycling can go in curbside carts or be taken to an acceptable drop-off site. Do not
self-haul food waste—we recommend placing it in your curbside bin or calling your hauler for other options.
Residents can recycle at the Waste and Recovery Center free. There is a fee to dispose of trash.
If you have a large amount of waste, it may be easier to arrange a one-time pickup. Call the City of Olympia at 753-8368 or LeMay Inc. at 486-8603.