Washington counties have some of the best drop-off programs in the country. Urban counties, such as King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane, have well-developed curbside programs that offer greater convenience. The Department of Ecology aids local governments' recycling efforts by collecting data, providing technical assistance, and distributing grant money for waste management planning, program implementation, and outreach activities. The panel will issue recommendations to the state legislature in February 2000. Most recycling programs will accept paper products, glass and metal cans.
Some programs accept plastic.
Buy products that are easy to recycle and are made from recycled materials. Pay attention to food purchasing and buy only what will be consumed. Consider composting yard and garden wastes at home or participating in a yard-waste collection program where the material is collected for composting.