Recycling & Home Toxics
Recycling & Home Toxics
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Topics of Interest
- Waste Knot Program: A collection of businesses, schools, government agencies and non-protif organizations committed to reducing waste and protecting our environment!
- 3-R Business Directory: The 3-R directory is a listing of local businesses, schools, non-profits and local units of government that are going above and beyond to be green. Click on the link to learn more about these outstanding organizations today!
- www.RecycleMyPlastic.com: Visit this website to learn more about plastic recycling options in Washtenaw County, and to get answers to any other plastic recycling questions you may have!
- 2008 Solid Waste Program Report: This report details the 2008 activities of the Washtenaw County Solid Waste Division, including solid waste management, recycling, and home toxics reduction initiatives.
- Michigan Green Schools Project: Is your school a "green" school? For more information on this great project or to get an application, contact Jeff Krcmarik from the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division.
- Issues of the Environment Radio Show: Every Wednesday morning from 8:20-8:30am the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division introduces a special guest speaker on the "Issues of the Environment" Radio Show, hosted by David Fair on WEMU (89.1 FM). Tune in each week to hear about environmental issues, programs and news impacting our community!
- Fluorescent Bulb Disposal: Home Depot now accepts fluorescents for recycling - FREE! Find out where else in Washtenaw County you can properly dispose of your fluorescents.
- Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs): Read this fact sheet to get the latest information on what to do if a CFL breaks in your home! For additional information on mercury, see our Mercury Information web page.
- Green Info Guide: Environmental Best Practices in Washtenaw County: The Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division, together with the Washtenaw County Consortium for Solid Waste Management (WCCSWM), has released the Green Info Guide: A Toolbox for Environmental Best Practices in Washtenaw County. This informational CD is available to assist residents, business owners and government agencies in Washtenaw County with responsibly reducing, reusing and recycling.
