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News and Events
Kitsap County Announces 1st
Annual Waste Wise at Work Business of the Year
In 2012, Kitsap County started the Waste Wise @
Work program to recognize local businesses that reduce waste, purchase
recycled products, and recycle. The County reviewed all applications
submitted and chose the top business as the “Waste Wi$e @ Work Business of
the Year.” Kitsap Sun is recognized for their excellence in reducing waste,
recycling, and buying recycled products.
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Kitsap County Solid
Waste Division Announces Earth Day Award Winners
The annual Earth Day Awards presentation took place April 22nd at the Board of County Commissioners regular
televised meeting in Port
Orchard. The 2013 Earth Day Awards are presented to individual
citizens, organizations, schools, and businesses for their innovative
environmental programs or projects.
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to view winners
New Disposal Fees Adopted for
County Garbage Facilities
New disposal fees will go into effect July 1, 2013, for the Olympic View
Transfer Station and the county-owned Recycling and Garbage Facilities at
Hansville, Silverdale, and Olalla. The new fees reflect the true costs of
providing these services, as shown during a recent study completed by the
Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Division.
Keeping
Kitsap Clean
Kitsap County Public Works
Department’s Solid Waste Division and the Kitsap Public
Health District work tirelessly to deter and clean up
litter and improperly disposed garbage in the community.
The Clean Kitsap Program – a program administered by the
County Solid Waste Division – coordinates the cleanup of
hundreds of miles of County roadsides every year,
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Kitsap County Solid Waste
goes video
Videos are currently posted to Kitsap County's new
space on the
Vimeo video website. Need information, but have limited time to spend at the
computer? The Two Minute Tutor is a new way of getting the
information you need quickly and to the point. Just click on the
chalkboard to view. Watch for new ones as
they become available!
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How to
recycle liquid cooking oils
Fats, oils and grease can be a pain in the drain. Instead of pouring
used cooking oils down the sink, recycle it into a clean burning
fuel source.
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How to
transport household
hazardous waste
This Two-Minute Tutor shows you how to pack your household
hazardous waste for safe transport and where to take it.
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The Case of the Stinky Neighbor
There's a burning question for
Holmes and Watts - They must
follow the clues to solve the mystery of the neighborhood's poor air
quality and find a solution.
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The Case of the CFLs
Holmes and Watts unravel the mystery of why compact
fluorescent bulbs are a good idea and how to properly dispose of
them.
To view the video,
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Breaking the Plastics Code
Holmes and Watts decipher the strange symbol on the bottom
of plastic containers. Does it mean it's recyclable or is it a clue
to...something else?
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The Road to Healthy
Public Spaces
Learn from experienced gardeners how to control weeds and
pests in your landscaping - the natural way!
To view the video,
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Events
The Solid Waste Division of Public Works will
participate in the following community events during the month of May:
May 8
- Older Americans Conference
Kiana Lodge, Poulsbo, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Staff will provide information on the Adopt A road
program.
Randy Casteel, PE
Director of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
solidwaste@co.kitsap.wa.us |
