[Grovenet] Recycling and Bicycling!

Sun Sep 9 13:49:57 PDT 2007

Life is simpler in the country. Our disposal people describe the process
like this:

If you think it should be recycled, put it in the 60-gallon recycle bin
(they do request glass be kept separate). It all gets sorted later anyway. 

If it shouldn't be recycled, put it in the small 30-gallon garbage bin.
(Things that shouldn't be recycled are generally those that smell after a
few days.) 

The fact that the garbage bin is tiny and the recycle bin is large provides
a clear message. 

Yard trash? We're on our own. After all, the idea of a bin for "yard trash"
in forest land is pretty ludicrous. But that's where community comes into
play. Folks with pickup trucks happily haul away any stuff that can't be
safely disposed of on site. (Yes, we burn here as well as chip, compost,
etc. You have lawn mowers in town, mostly we have chain saws and chippers.)
Why hire a corporation or demand the government do things we can do for
ourselves? Throw in a few bucks for the dump fee, if you can, and off we go.
Volunteers also keep the streets clean and cut the grass/weeds bordering the
streets, check to make sure drainage culverts are clear, etc. 

As for bike lanes, we call 'em "streets". Kids play ball, skateboard and
folks use the roads as a nice, wide "sidewalk". 20 MPH is a break-neck speed
here on wheels of any sort. I only wish we could ride bikes outside of the
community as safely. It requires a change of attitude to venture out onto
US-101 by car, much less on a bike <G>.  

Ron D'Eau Claire 

-----Original Message-----
From: grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com [mailto:grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com] On
Behalf Of Steven
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 10:40 AM
To: Forest Grove local interests list
Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Recycling and Bicycling!

They didn't replace the red recycling bins. They are for the glass. I wish
we had alleys. It is depressing to drive down the streets with 
all the bins either overflowing or tipped over.
If glass is to be put in the yellow tops, please update waste management 
about this.

Cecelia Warner wrote:
> Two topics I am passionate about!
> 
> Forest Grove Recycling Options Clarified
> 
> Curbside: Waste Management, Forest Grove's hauler, recently replaced 
> the red recycling bins with yellow-topped rolling carts. The
> directions on the lid say you can recycle the following plastics:
> v    Small necked bottles (#1-7), no lids
> 
> v    Prescription bottles (#5), no lids
> 
> v    Plastic tubs like margarine, yogurt and cottage cheese  
> containers (often #2 or #5), lids OK
> 
> However they do not accept these items (even though the plastics may 
> be numbered 1-7):
> v    Plastic bags
> 
> v    Frozen food and take-out containers
> 
> v    Cups, plates, utensils
> 
> v    Plastic packaging material
> 
> v    Hazardous household waste and toxic materials - and their empty  
> containers - including paint, antifreeze, corrosives, solvents, 
> pesticides, etc. For drop off events contact Metro at 503-234-3000 or
> http://www.metro-region.org/pssp.cfm?progservID=24
> 
> Place these items in the red bins formerly used for curbside recycling:
> v    Glass, must be clean. No light bulbs, window glass, mirrors, or  
> cookware
> 
> v    Motor oil, must be in a container like a one-gallon milk jug  
> with screw top lid
> 
> Deliver to the Forest Grove United Church of Christ by 11 a.m. the 
> first Sunday of each month to be managed by the BEST (Be Earth
> Stewards Today) volunteers:
> v    Fluorescent bulbs of all shapes, no regular incandescent light  
> bulbs
> 
> v    Batteries, in a closed Ziploc baggie
> 
> v    Styrofoam food containers and blocks. Cash contributions  
> accepted to defray expenses
> 
> v    Plastic garden pots and nursery trays, clean
> 
> v    Plastic bags, film, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, lumber wrap and  
> pallet wrap, clean
> 
> v    Hardcover books
> 
> v    Media plastic, including CD's, DVD's, VHS tapes, cassette tapes,  
> tape cases and jewel cases; hardboard sleeves on CD's
> 
> v    Tennis shoes, place in a plastic bag
> 
> v    Other plastics without numbers that can't go in the curbside  
> bin. Items must be clean
> 
> Recycling on your own:
> v    Styrofoam peanuts can be donated to any Office Depot or UPS Store
> 
> v    Carpet padding, dry and free of carpet, tack strips, or other  
> carpeting waste can be taken to Far West Fibers in Hillsboro
> 
> v    Electronics and wiring can be taken to Computer Drive Connection  
> in Cornelius or Far West Fibers in Hillsboro. There may be a charge 
> for some items.
> 
> More recycling resources:
> v    Waste Management, located at the B Street Transfer Station,  
> 503-992-1212
> 
> v    Metro Hotline, 503-234-300 for household hazardous waste and  
> recycling questions
> 
> v    GEAR3 (Great Efforts At Reducing, Reusing & Recycling),  
> 503-846-8609 www.recyclewise.org, www.recycleatwork.com
> 
> v    Far West Fibers, 6440 SE Alexander St in Hillsboro, 503-643-9944  
> www.farwestfibers.com. They accept carpet padding, electronics and 
> other recyclables
> 
> v    Computer Drive Connection, Cornelius, 503-992-0180  
> www.computerdriveconnection.com. Electronics
> 
> v    View a poster at www.wmnorthwest.com/beaverton/gif/recycling.gif  
> for informative details about curbside recycling from city of
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