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Manage Waste Wisely
Composting
004 Collecting Leaves
Collect and store leaves for composting
101 Using a Single Pile
Compost yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings, in a single outdoor pile
102 Burying Organic Waste
Compost organic waste, such as kitchen scraps, used tissues, hair or bones, by burying it
201 Curbside Composting
Compost using a curbside composting service
202 Municipal Composting
Compost using a drop-off municipal composting facility
203 Using Three Bins
Compost yard waste and kitchen scraps using a three-bin outdoor system
204 Using a Kitchen Appliance
Compost using an electronic kitchen appliance
301 Fermenting First
Ferment waste using the bokashi method before composting it
302 Using a Tumbler
Compost in an enclosed tumbler
303 Using a Buried Chamber
Compost pet waste and other material in a partially-buried chamber
304 Using Worms
Compost using worms (vermicomposting)
305 Using Flies
Compost using black soldier flies
Discarding
101 Landfilling
Landfill plastic and other synthetic waste materials
201 Removing Junk
Hire a junk removal company
Donating
101 Sharing Used Items
Share used items with friends and family
102 Reselling or Donating
Resell or donate items you no longer need
Organizing Waste
101 Sorting Into Five Streams
Sort your solid waste into five streams: reuse, compost, recycle, divert, and landfill
102 Storing Hazardous Waste
Create a household hazardous waste collection area for storing hazards until safe disposal
401 Neighborhood Composting
Organize a neighborhood composting program
402 Collecting Hazardous Waste
Organize a household hazardous waste collection event
403 Having a “Green” Neighborhood Yard Sale
Organize a “green” neighborhood yard sale and waste management event
Recycling
101 Recycling Metal, Cardboard, and Glass
Recycle metal, clean cardboard, and glass
202 Recycling Electronics and Batteries
Recycle electronic devices and batteries