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RECYCLING

• Empty and rinse out all food residue. Labels do not need to be removed.• Empty recyclables out of bags and boxes into the cart so they can be easily sorted at the recycling center.• IGNORE THE NUMBERS, RECYCLE PLASTICS BY SHAPE!

RECYCLING TIPS

Mon-Fri 7am–7pm, Saturday 9am–1pm

Empty of all food or liquid (Labels OK)

No sharp or greasy metalRemove lids and put lids in the trashNo foil

GLASS JARS AND BOTTLES

METALALUMINUM AND TIN CANS

Including:

• Paperback books, catalogs and magazines• Non-foil wrapping paperFlatten all boxes (Do not tie up)

Remove plastic liners from dry food boxes

Including:

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DRY PAPER AND CARDBOARD

Empty of all food or liquid (No lids)

PLASTICBOTTLES, JUGS, TUBS

Sin ningún alimento o líquido (No importan las etiquetas)

Retire las tapas de la lata y ponlas en la basura

Ningún papel de aluminio

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RECICLAJE

• Retire y enjuague todos los residuos de alimentos. No es necesario retirar las etiquetas.• Vacíe las bolsas y cajas reciclables antes de colocarlas dentro del carrito para que puedan clasificarse fácilmente en el centro de reciclaje.• ¡IGNORE LOS NÚMEROS; RECICLE LOS PLÁSTICOS SEGÚN SU FORMA!

VIDRIO FRASCOS Y BOTELLAS

CONSEJOS DE RECICLAJE

METALALUMINIO Y LATAS

De lunes a viernes, de 7 am a 7 pm; sábados de 9 am a 1 pm

Esto incluye:

• Libros, catálogos y revistas en copia rústica• Papel para envolver que no sea de aluminioAplane todas las cajas (No las amarre)

Retire los recubrimientos de plástico de las cajas secas de comida

PAPEL LIMPIO

Esto incluye:

Sin ningún alimento o líquido (sin tapas)

PLÁSTICOBOTELLAS, VASIJAS, CUBETAS

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Plastic Bags & Containers Compostable Serviceware & Bags*Fats, Oil or Grease

Yard and food waste service is available by subscription. Please call us to learn more or sign up for service.

YARD & FOOD WASTE

Food-soiled paper

Plants, flowers and yard trimmings

Yard and Food Scrap Collection Tips1. Collect kitchen food scraps with:

Colander or strainer Paper grocery bag Reusable plastic, metal, or ceramic container with a lid

2. Layer food scraps with yard waste, newspaper or shredded paperto absorb liquids.

3. Empty your container into Yard & Food Waste cart frequently.

KEEP OUT OF YARD AND FOOD WASTE

NO PLASTIC

BAGS

LiquidsGlassMetal

Diapers & Pet WasteGarden Hoses

Branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and cut into 4 foot or smaller sections.

No shiny coatings or plastic

No produce stickers

Plastic bags & containers Fats, Oil or Grease

Liquids Glass Metal

Diapers & Pet Waste Garden Hoses

All of these materials can go in your green yard & food waste cart

YARD & FOOD WASTE

Meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables, shells, bones, pasta, rice, eggshells, nutshells, bread, grains and

Food-soiled paper napkins, non-coated paper plates, approved compostable containers and loose shredded paper.

Plants, flowers and yard trimmingsPlants and flowers, landscape vegetation, vegetative garden waste, windfall fruit, jack-o-lanterns and brush.

Yard and Food Scrap Collection Tips: 1. Use a collection method that works

for you, such as a reusable metalor ceramic container.

2. Empty your container into food/

yard cart frequently.

3. Layer food scraps with yard waste, newspaper or shredded paper to absorb liquids.

Extra yard waste: There is a charge for extra yard waste.Put extra yard waste only in: Cans with handles (32 gal.,

65 lb. limit) Label cans “Yard”

KEEP OUT OF YARD & FOOD CART

Yard waste collection is available by subscription in designated areas. For more information or to sign up, please call 1-800-592-9995.

KEEP OUT OF GARBAGE

Hazardous Waste Medical WasteSyringes

Fluorescent Bulbs or TubesLiquids

Fuel TanksComputers or Televisions

These items are neither recyclable or compostable.Please put them in the gray garbage cart.

GARBAGE

Latex paint is not accepted at hazardous waste facilities. Use kitty litter or paint hardener to solidify latex paint. Once dry and hardened, please dispose of latex paint in your garbage container.

Non-recyclable glassWindow panes, mirrors, ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, broken glass, etc.

Non-recyclable metal Paint cans, lids, caps, sharp metal objects, plastic appliances, etc.

Non-recyclable plastic Foam take-out containers, foam cups or packing peanuts, plastic utensils, prescription vials, diapers, motor oil containers, garden hoses, snack bag wrappers, bows, etc.

Non-recyclable paper Paper towels, napkins, wrapping paper, etc.

Please bag all garbage. Double bag pet waste, packing pellets, vacuum dust,

sawdust, and cold ashes.Extra Garbage:Garbage charges are based on container size. There is a charge for extra garbage that doesn’t fit in your container with the lid closed. Bulky items like mattresses, appliances, and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement for a fee. Call Waste Management customer service at 1-800-592-9995 or visit www.wmnorthwest.com/skagitcounty.

Garbage Collection Tips:

Waste Managementwww.wmnorthwest.com 1-800-592-9995Skagit County Solid Waste Dept.www.skagitcounty.net/recycle360-424-7817Skagit County Recycling Hotline360-419-76831-800-RECYCLEwww.1800recycle.wa.gov 1-800-RECYCLE (732-9253)Online information to help you dispose of materials properly.

Household Hazardous Wastewww.skagitcounty.net (search “hazardous waste”) • 360-424-9532

WHY Recycle? How to Recycle:

Plastic bottlescan turn into clothing

Aluminum canscan turn into newones in 60 days

Today’s newscan become a new cereal box

Recycle all bottles,cans and paper

Keep items clean and dry

No plastic bags

RESOURCES Visit wmnorthwest.com or call 1-800-592-9995 (M-F 7AM-7PM) for:

Missed collection

Missing/damaged carts

Collection rates or service subscription

Bulky item collection (mattresses, appliances, etc.)

Construction/demolition containers (remodeling, etc.)

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Waste Management is pleased to provide these guidelines to help make it easier to use our services.

Visit our website www.wmnorthwest.com for more information.

For more information on Solid Waste and recycling in Skagit County visit

www.skagitcounty.net/recycle

What do I do with?

Motor Oil Households may dispose of up to five gallons of motor oil at any of the Skagit County Recycling Sites. Visit skagitcounty.net for more information.

ElectronicsRecycle electronics, computers, monitors and TVs.

Visit http://www.ecyclewashington.orgfor free recycling drop-off locations.

Large Appliances

Sell, donate or give away Waste Management will pick up your bulky items for a fee. To arrange a pick-up or inquire about fees call 1-800-592-9995.

Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes Visit Lightrecycle.org to find drop-offlocations near you.

Needles/Syringes Used needles and syringes are dangerous in garbage and recycling because they can injure residents, collectors, and sorters, as well as spread diseases.

Visit https://www.skagitcounty.net for more information. Search “sharps disposal.”

Household Hazardous WasteTake hazardous waste including oil-base paint,pesticides, propane tanks, items that containmercury, automobile fluids and more to ahazardous waste facility.

Visit https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/PublicWorksSolidWaste/recyclelocations.htm for more information and drop-off locations.

(refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, clothes washers, dryers, stoves, ranges, furnaces, etc.) Bring items to a transfer station. Visit https://www.skagitcounty.net and search “solid waste” for accepted materials.

WM Mobile AppUse the WM app to manage your account and check your collection schedule on the go. Available in Apple and Android:wm.com/wm-mobile.jsp

Billing InformationYou may pay your bill online atwww.wm.com/myaccount or sign upfor paperless billing at no cost. Watch formore information when you receive yourcustomer ID number on your WM invoice.

Some items such as medical wastes, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, needles, fuel tanks, electronics and chemicals require special handling and are not allowed in garbage.

To learn more about how waste collection is regulated in your area, visit the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission website at "http://www.utc.wa.gov". The Commission website has a useful on-line “Consumer Guide” that answers most frequently asked questions about your garbage service.

WEATHER DELAY?If weather conditions prevent safe collection, up to twice as much material will be collected at no extra charge on your next regular collection day for each container not emptied. For updates visit: wmnorthwest.com/weatherboardNo credits will be issued for collection delays caused by weather.