Published for residents throughout Clark County • October 2021-2022

You can recycle right. Here's how:

Follow the GuideReview the Quick Reference Guide (inside) to understand the basics of your curbside garbage and recycling services. Keep this guide on-hand by hanging it up on your refrigerator or in your garage next to your carts.

If you don’t see an item on the guide, use the RecycleRight A-Z Directory to learn how to properly dispose of it. Have more recycling questions? Email recyclehelp@wcnx.org or call 360-892-3244.

Use RecycleRightNo longer need an item? Not sure if something can be recycled? Use the RecycleRight A-Z Directory to search for disposal, recycling and reuse options for hundreds of items. Download the free app or visit wcnorthwest.com to access this resource.

The RecycleRight app does it all: It can remind you when to set out your carts, it can alert you when service is impacted, and you can use the simple search tool to find out disposal options for almost anything! Visit the App Store or Google Play to download RecycleRight, pictured above.

RecycleRight is now available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean and Simplified Chinese.

Avoid Common Recycling MistakesOur friendly Recycling Advocates have found items in recycling carts that do not belong. These items should be placed in the garbage or set aside to find alternate recycling options using RecycleRight. Here are some common recycling mistakes:

We are Waste Connections, your local solid waste hauler. We strive for a cleaner, greener Clark County by promoting waste reduction and a variety of waste solutions.

Based in Vancouver, we are proud to serve this community that we call home. We strive to better serve our community by celebrating the incredible diversity of all its peoples and our workforce. Find out more about this commitment at wcnorthwest.com/diversity.

Plastic bags* Block foam*

Food residue To-go items

These items can be recycled only when taken to a drop-off location. Use the RecycleRight app or wcnorthwest.com to find drop-off options.

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environmental community.

Take charge as an environmental leader to

reduce waste at your school.

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Register for the FREE 7-week online training to become a sustainability ambassador.

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Green up your business to the next level with available

technical assistance.

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Discover fun ways to get involved and protect our environment!

Go Green with Clark County

Apartment & Condo LivingHere are some tips for garbage and recycling in apartments and condos:

Collect your household recycling in a tote bag, then empty it into the recycle cart and bring it back inside to use again!

Cut or fold large cardboard boxes.

To learn more about recycling in apartments and condos, please visit wcnorthwest.com/apartments

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Don't bag your recycling in plastic bags! Recycling must be loose in the cart.

Have couches, mattresses or other items too big and bulky to throw away in the garbage? Contact your property manager to make special arrangements for disposal or drive to a transfer station to drop off (fees apply).

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Repair Clark County is a local group of skilled volunteers who lend their time

and talent to the community by repairing broken household items for FREE!

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By following these tips, you can help keep your shared space tidier and safer!

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Bottles

Jugs

Tubs

Paper

Cardboard Cartons

Paperboard

Aluminum, Steel, Tin Cans

Propane Tanks, Auto Parts, Sharp Items

To-Go Containers, Food-Soiled Paper, Paper Towels

Hoses, Stretchy Plastic, Chemicals, Plastic Clamshells

Cookware, Dishware, Plate Glass

Aerosol Cans

Aluminum Trays

Jars

Bottles

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• Items should be empty, clean, & dry• Place items loose in cart, do not bag• No sharp or heavy objects

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Quick Reference Guide

Special Curbside Recycling

Recycling Done Right Service Day Reminders

Recyclables should be empty, clean and dry

Place items loose in the cart, do not bag

Please have all containers set out at the curb by 6:30 AM

Set out recycle cart and glass bin when they are nearly full

For truck access, place containers 3 feet apart and 5 feet from obstacles like cars, trees and basketball hoops

No sharp or heavy objectsWhen in doubt, leave it out!

We accept motor oil, antifreeze and batteries at the curb on your recycle service day.*

Use tape to cover both ends of used household batteries to prevent sparking that can cause fires.Place batteries in a sealed, clear plastic bag on top of your recycle cart. DO NOT set out lithium-ion batteries. These are not accepted curbside.

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O OIILLPlace motor oil or antifreeze in a clear, 1-gallon plastic jug with a screw-top lid on the ground next to the recycle cart. Label this container as motor oil or antifreeze.DO NOT mix motor oil or antifreeze with each other or any other material.

* These services are not available for businesses. If you live in an apartment or condo, contact your property manager for instructions.

GARBAGE

Wrappers, Soiled Plastic Bags/Film

Foam Cups, Trays, Peanuts

To-Go Containers, Cups, Utensils

“Compostable” Containers, Utensils

Freezer, Microwave Packaging

Motor Oil & Antifreeze Household Batteries

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For a more complete guide to recycling, use the FREE RecycleRight app or visit wcnorthwest.com

Recycling questions? Contact us: recyclehelp@wcnx.org or 360-892-3244

Clark County has three convenient transfer stations where you can drop off recycling, garbage, yard debris, household hazardous waste (HHW) and more!

Why wait? At ColumbiaResourceCompany.com you can view current camera footage at each transfer station, helping you plan the best time for a drop-off.

Central Transfer & Recycling Center11034 NE 117th Ave 360-256-8482 Mon – Fri 6 am to 6 pm Sat & Sun 8 am to 4 pm HHW: Fri - Sun 8 am to 4 pm

West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center6601 NW Old Lower River Rd 360-737-1727 Mon – Fri 6 am to 6 pm Sat 8 am to 4 pm HHW: Fri & Sat 8 am to 4 pm

Washougal Transfer Station4020 S Grant St 360-835-2500 Wed & Fri 7 am to 5 pm Sat 8 am to 4 pm HHW: First & Third Saturdays 8 am to 4 pm

Contact InformationQuestions? Comments? Concerns? Contact Waste Connections to discuss local garbage, recycling, yard debris, organics and any service issues.

Find us on Facebook and Instagram: @wasteconnectionswa

wcnorthwest.com Try the new live chat feature!

360 - 892 - 5370customerservice2010@wcnx.org

Bulky Items

RecycleRight

Holiday Service

Postponed/Canceled Service

Schedule a bulky item pickup for items that are too large for your containers. Avoid a trip to the transfer station, and you may even save time and money!

If you live in an apartment or condo, please contact your property manager for instructions.

Unsure about how to dispose of a specific item? Do you ever forget to set out your carts? Download the FREE RecycleRight app or visit wcnorthwest.com to access these valuable resources:

Recycle shredded paper at any Clark County transfer stations for free. Boxes of confidential papers can be safely shredded for a fee.

Shredded paper can be put in the garbage but not in your recycle cart. Find additional paper shredding services through the RecycleRight app or at wcnorthwest.com.

View, download and print your schedule.

Mattresses, sofas, chairs, tables, dressers and other furniture.

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Sign up for email, phone or in-app reminders and alerts.

Refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers.

Look up how to dispose of specific items.

Learn more and schedule a pickup at wcnorthwest.com/bulky-items.

There is no service on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day. If your service day is on or after one of these holidays, your service will be delayed by one day. For example, Wednesday customers will be serviced on Thursday, and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday.

Sign up for service alerts through the FREE RecycleRight app or wcnorthwest.com.

If you receive your bill from the City of Camas, check for any service changes at cityofcamas.us/publicworks/page/garbage-services.

If there are road closures or unsafe conditions that cause your service to be postponed or canceled, you will be notified by an automated phone call. If service is canceled, we will reschedule or pick up a double load on your next service day. Here’s what you can do to prepare:

Make sure that we have your current phone number. Please contact us to make any updates to your account.

Sign up for service alerts through the RecycleRight app or wcnorthwest.com.

Be sure to have a spare container on hand for recycling or garbage in case service is postponed.

Please note: Our automated phone message cannot reach you if your phone number is on the National Do Not Call Registry.

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Shredded Paper

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Plastic Bags, Wrap, Film

White Block Foam

Electronic Waste

Recycle clean, dry plastic bags, wrap and film at a transfer station or participating retail locations for free. Use the RecycleRight app or wcnorthwest.com to find drop-off locations. You should never place these in your recycle cart, but you can put them in the garbage, if you choose to not drop off for recycling.

Many electronics contain toxins and should not go in the garbage or recycling.

Recycle TVs, computers, laptops, tablets, portable DVD players and e-readers at any Clark County transfer station for free. Many other locations throughout Clark County also accept electronics. Learn more at ECycleWashington.org.

Recycle clean, dry, white block foam at any Clark County transfer station for free. Make sure to remove any tape or labels. You should never place these in your recycle cart, but you can put them in the garbage, if you choose to not drop off for recycling.

Bring HHW to a transfer station during the HHW hours noted above for proper disposal, free of charge.

To identify HHW, look for words on the product label such as caution, warning, danger, explosive, flammable, toxic or poison. HHW should NEVER be thrown in the trash or poured down the drain because it can pose threats to public health and the environment.

Service GuidelinesTransfer Stations

Public Works

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Yard Debris

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Yard debris is an optional service available to residents throughout urban Clark County. By recycling your yard debris instead of putting it in the garbage, you are reducing what we landfill, helping to create nutrient-rich compost and you may even save money by reducing your garbage cart size or pickups.

Contact us to learn more about this service!

Every year, Clark County residents throw away about 50,000 tons of food. In the landfill, food decomposes into methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. However, when food is used well, it can nourish people, animals and even the soil in the form of compost.

An average family of four wastes about $1,500 every year on uneaten food. Save money and reduce wasted food by learning to use food well. Here are some suggestions for food storage to make the most of your food.

Freezer: Freeze bread and put slices directly in the toaster. • Butter keeps for up to 9 months in the freezer. • Most fruits and vegetables freeze well. Blanch and dry vegetables first. Spread fruits and veggies in a single layer on a lined pan, freeze, then store frozen produce in air-tight containers or freezer bags. • Freeze leftovers for a future meal. • Freeze meat in single servings for easier prep. • Make sure to label and date frozen foods.

Fridge: Store produce that wilts, like carrots and celery, in the high-humidity drawer. Store produce that gets moldy, like fruit or bell peppers, in the low-humidity drawer. • The door is the warmest spot in the fridge, which is fine for condiments, but not for perishable items like milk. • Keep fresh herbs and asparagus stem-side down in a glass of water.

Cupboards: Store dried herbs, spices, grains, beans and cooking oil in a cool, dark and dry cupboard. The same goes for potatoes, onions and garlic; however, be sure to store potatoes and onions separately to prevent sprouting.

Countertop: Store produce like tomatoes, avocados and fruit on the counter until ripe, then store in the fridge. • Store apples and bananas separately from other fruits to slow ripening (to ripen produce faster, put it in a paper bag with an apple!).

Set up an "Eat This First" container or designate a section in your fridge for foods that need to be eaten soon, such as leftovers and partially used produce.

Prevent wasted food from entering the landfill and compost most of the remaining scraps! Learn the basics of backyard composting through the Master Composter Recycler program at clarkcountycomposts.org.

Accepted: Please no:

Organics Available to City of Vancouver & Ridgefield Residents

Garden trimmings

Plastic bags Paper products Dirt, rocks Pet waste Treated wood

Grass clippingsVines, branches*

Branches must be less than 4 in. wide and 5 ft. long

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Leaves, weedsPumpkinsFlowers

Residents within the city limits of Vancouver and Ridgefield can sign up for organics collection, yard debris + food scraps, collected in the same cart at the curb.

We accept all the same yard debris material, plus food scraps including fruits, vegetables, grains, coffee grounds, leftovers, eggshells, cheese, bones and cooked or raw meat.

To learn more, please visit wcnorthwest.com/organics

Please note: This service is currently limited to residents within the city limits of Vancouver and Ridgefield.

Fall leaves can block stormwater drains and cause localized flooding.

Please help: Never rake or blow leaves in the street. Prevent pooling in storm drains by placing fallen leaves in your backyard compost, yard debris cart or organics cart.

No cart? No problem! Clip this coupon for FREE leaf disposal at one of four convenient Clark County locations.

Waste Connections of Washington, Inc.12115 NE 99th Street, Suite 1830Vancouver, WA 98682wcnorthwest.com

• FREE 2021 Leaf Coupon• Quick Reference Guide

Your 2021-2022 guide to recycling right in Clark County

Inside:

Recycle your batteries at many locations in Clark County at no cost. The transfer stations accept most types of batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries are found in many common items, such as cell phones, laptops, tablets and power tools.

Never put batteries, or items with built-in batteries, in the garbage or recycle cart. Batteries can start fires in trucks and at the transfer stations.

Look up drop-off locations using RecycleRight in the smartphone app or at wcnorthwest.com.

Tape both ends of used household batteries, then place them in a clear bag on top of your recycle cart for safe disposal. Lithium-ion batteries are not accepted for curbside recycling.

Follow these simple guidelines to recycle right:

Tuân thủ các hướng dẫn đơn giản này để tái chế đúng cách:

Для эффективной переработки отходов следуйте этим простым инструкциям:

Siga estas sencillas instrucciones para reciclar correctamente:

Các đồ vật cần phải rỗng, sạch và khô.

Предметы должны быть пустыми внутри, чистыми и сухими.

Đặt các đồ vật tách rời nhau vào thùng, không để chúng vào túi.

Кладите предметы в корзину, не упаковывая их.

Нельзя класть острые или тяжелые предметы.

Battery RecyclingRecycling Guidelines

RESOURCES: Batteries have valuable metals and minerals that can be used again if recycled properly.

FIRE RISK: Batteries can explode when heated or damaged. Batteries can easily start a fire when disposed of incorrectly. Proper disposal reduces this risk.

SAFETY: Batteries contain materials that are harmful to public health and the environment when disposed of improperly. If batteries are not recycled properly, the heavy metals could leak out into water and soil.

Why it's important to recycle batteries properly:

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Los artículos deben estar vacíos, limpios y secos.

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Place items loose in the cart. Do not bag items.

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Coloque los artículos sueltos en el carrito, no los embolse.

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No sharp or heavy objects.

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Sin artículos afilados o pesados.

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Published for residents throughout Clark County • October 2021-2022

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