Reduce, reuse, recycle
Minimize your waste at home.
How to earn an A+ in sustainable waste management
By practicing sustainable waste management, you can help divert waste from landfills, reduce methane emissions — a potent greenhouse gas, protect public health and keep your living spaces clean. Let's look at a few things you can do at home to help reduce waste in the community.
Know your waste management responsibilities.
Sort waste
Sort recyclables and waste properly.
Local guidelines
Adhere to local recycling guidelines.
Hazardous material
Dispose of hazardous materials responsibly.
Responsible trash disposal
Dispose of trash in a clean and sanitary manner.
Sort recyclables and waste properly.
Sort your waste properly by separating trash, recycling, hazardous waste and compost if available.
Tips to save money and resources
Reduce waste
Go beyond single-use.
Invest in reusable bags, containers and water bottles.
Buy secondhand.
Whenever you can, buy used over new.
Plan your meals.
Meal prepping cuts down on food waste and saves money.
Choose paperless billing.
Receiving your bills electronically gives you a lot less paper to throw away.
Reuse items
Repair items.
Repair whatever makes sense instead of replacing it.
Borrow or rent
Borrow or rent things you don't need frequently, if it makes sense.
Donate to your community.
Donate things that you don't need any more to charities.
Repurpose items.
Find a new use for things that don't serve their original purpose any longer.
Recycling guidelines
Know what is recyclable.
Every city has its own recycling program, and the rules can vary.
Rinse containers.
Never leave food or other particles in containers you recycle.
Know the most common recyclables.
Typical recyclables include paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles and rigid plastics.
Don't recycle trash.
Never put plastic bags, wrappers, electronics, batteries, lightbulbs, mirrors, ceramic or foam in recycling bins.
Remove bottle caps.
Remove caps from bottles and recycle them separately if required.
More resources for sustainable waste management
Environmental Protection Agency:
Learn about the basics of waste reduction and recycling.
Understand how to properly dispose of hazardous household items.
Access tools and tips to reduce food waste at home.
Earth911 — Find local recycling options for various materials.
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