Trash Talk

Snohomish County waste haulers say containers don’t need to be “dishwasher clean.” Typically, a simple rinse will do.

Last month, the state banned foam clamshells and trays. Litter wranglers said they still find other illegal items on roads.

Locals would like to see more accessible ways to recycle and improved labeling. Waste collectors said customers can call for assistance.

Residents can recycle chip bags, plastic clamshells and more. For a fee, the Seattle service takes items that “fall through the cracks.”

Washingtonians waste over 1 million tons of food every year. Darrington found a win-win way to divert scraps from landfills.

Snohomish County Public Works operates six recycling and waste facilities. Residents can bring in lawn mowers and propane tanks.

A new bill cosponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, could give Washingtonians refunds for glass and plastic, to boost recycling.

Locals dropped off styrofoam and Christmas trees on Saturday. The event helped repurpose items not allowed in recycling bins.

Milk cartons generally aren’t accepted by recycling centers in Snohomish County. Dispensers could be a solution. And they save milk too.

What can you recycle, really? Confusion about waste guidelines inspired a new monthly series to answer readers’ questions.