Standard Waste Collection Schedules Coming Back Soon

by | Jun 3, 2020 | ,

As we transition back to standard operations, take note of these important dates for waste collection in your zone:

Effective Monday, June 8:
Source separation rules for garbage and recycling will be reinstated. Paper/cardboard must be separated from, commingled plastics, glass, and aluminum recyclables; Garbage may not be mixed with any recyclable material.
- East End Zones 3, 4, 6, 9 & 10 trash will be collected on Monday, June 8, and recycling on Tuesday, June 9
- West End Zones 1, 2, 5, 7, & 8 trash will be collected on Friday, June 12, and recycling on Saturday, June 13

Effective Monday, June 15:

- Plainfield residential waste and recycling collection will return to the normal schedule for all zones
- Bulk waste collections and appointment scheduling will resume

For questions please contact us.
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DIY Indoor Herb Garden

by | May 5, 2020 |

Photo by Rich Smith on Unsplash

Whether for culinary seasonings or aromatherapy benefit, there’s nothing like fresh herbs; add to that convenience and satisfaction of growing your own. But what if you don’t have the yard space for outdoor planting? No worries! EatingWell.com shares great tips on how you can grow, and sustain your very own indoor herb garden. Happy planting!

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A Great Time to Try Grasscyling

by | Apr 28, 2020 | ,

Just mow and go! Start a new recycling practice by not letting your grass clippings go to waste.

Grasscycle is the natural recycling of grass clippings back to your lawn. Grass clippings add valuable nutrients and organic matter to your soil and produce a healthy, green lawn. Grasscycling will save you time and money and help the environment. No bags, no driving, less time on your lawn, and no need to drop off grass clippings at the PERC Transfer Station.

For the Interim, if you have never tried Grasscycling, give it a try. This may be another green behavior you will institute into your life once you see how well it works. Watch and learn through this video below.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=grasscycling&docid=608040319372953044&mid=25D1589D16717C19B80725D1589D16717C19B807&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

 

Let’s Not Create More Plastic Pollution Problems

by | Apr 24, 2020 |

This litter is not only unsightly but to make matters worse, the PPE litter is more hazardous than normal garbage, as it has a higher risk of spreading Coronavirus. Help keep our essential workers safe by doing the lawful thing; do not discard gloves on City streets, as they litter the paths essential employees take to their jobs. We need to be diligent and dispose of plastic gloves in the regular trash only. Plastic gloves and masks are not recyclable.

Let’s Keep Earth Day Momentum Going

by | Apr 22, 2020 | ,

How did you spend Earth Day?

Click below for more ideas on how to have a virtual Earth Day every day!

https://inhabitat.com/how-to-celebrate-earth-day-virtually-in-2020/

Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary!

by | Apr 20, 2020 | ,

Just buy what you need

Whether it’s hoarding essential supplies or reaching for your credit card when you’re feeling low (or bored), there are many reasons why it’s easy to get caught up in overconsumption. But the level of waste is huge! The average person creates over 1,600 lbs. of trash every year. But you don’t want to be average, do you? Cut down your waste by making a pledge to only buy what you really need!

Safety First at the Transfer Station

by | Apr 20, 2020 |

COVID-19 Customer Safety Guidelines at the Transfer Station: Effective immediately, due to the Coronavirus, customers who exit their vehicles must wear and provide their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while dumping at the PERC Transfer Station. The PMUA will no longer provide PPE such as hard hats, vests, masks, or gloves. Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, these safety measures will be strictly enforced for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees.

Honor the Earth & Celebrate 2020 Earth Month

by | Apr 16, 2020 | , ,

With coronavirus forcing shutdowns and bans, much of our attention has turned inward. We’re learning a lot about ourselves, as well as our habits. That includes how much waste we create. But aside from these changed habits is a bigger problem: Almost everything we consume comes in plastic wrapping and containers.

Here’s where you come in. As we near the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, you are invited to join a zero-waste challenge.

The first step is to commit yourself to log each and every item of food for a whole day. Start with breakfast and include everything, even the bowl of cereal you eat at 2 a.m. because time doesn’t seem to exist anymore.

Compile all of your packaging and food waste, and then take a hard look at what you have: Is there a lot of plastic? Are any of your food scraps compostable? Are your leftovers stored in plastic or glass containers?

Once you know your food habits and the waste you produce, you can start making some adjustments. For one example, I recently swapped out my daily yogurt cups for one larger container to reduce the total plastic used.

But don’t stop there — keep going! We have some recommendations to support your waste transformation.

Think of this challenge in the contexts of cleanups. More often than not, the most common items in shared public spaces and waterways are not the car mufflers or fishing nets, but rather small food wrappers that wedge themselves between rocks. The same applies to our choices at home: Small choices, amplified enough times, have big impacts.

On April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, join the largest online mobilization in history. And remember that individual actions — like reducing plastic consumption and waste — can collectively lead to change.

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