Recycle

To learn how to recycle a wide variety of items, please visit http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/cm/wwm/index.asp

"Recycling affects public health" Waste reduction and recycling can slow our contributions to the greehouse gases that are causing climate change. Garbage leads to methane gas released as wastes decompose in landfills. Thurston County captures this methane and burns it for electricity.

However many other landfills do not, causing methane to escape into the atmosphere, where it is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. The devasting changes of global warming have been brought about largely by our human activities and lifestyles.

Suggestions: Recycle more, plant trees, drive less, turn off lights when not in use, look for alternative gifts on http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/holiday/ " Article from: The Olympian 12/11/07

The Auction Consignment Shop will sell your stuff on ebay. Take stuff to storefront in downtown Olympia, 556.1874.

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR EXTRA STUFF:
Anything and everything!
Panorama (a facility for seniors), 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey. A once a year sale on July 21 benefits the Panorama Benevolent Fund. Drop off articles in good condition year-round behind the Chalet Apartments Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00-11:30 am, 456-0111, ask for the Barn and Diane.

Art Supplies, fabric
Procession of the Species Celebration, Olympia, 705.1087, http://procession.org in March and April
art items, wood, wheels, bamboo, white sheets, foam, baseball hats, helmets, beads, buttons, scarves, ribbon, thread, fabric.

Free Store, West Side Co-Op, 754.7666
Yelm Community Services, Yelm, 458.4230

Flags, American
It is considered disrespectful to toss a tattered flag into the trash. Drop off at Boy Scouts council, Linderson Way SW in Tumwater or the American Legion, 3600 Ruddell Rd SE in Lacey.

Mercury containing items
Mercury is extremely toxic and its disposal is tightly regulated by the EPA. Take all items to Thurston County Hazo-House. Mercury thermometers, thermostats, silent switches, float switches, appliance switches, old pesticides, some old paints and coatings, fluorescent light bulbs including compact fluorescent.

Waste-free Holidays
Local businesses offer discounts on gift certificates, tickets, and more. http://www.wastefreeholidays.com/