Help your garden grow Composting at home can be easy, fun, and beneficial to your yard and garden. www.bit.ly/metrocomposting Apply for school grants Save money and resources Free event containers Composting for yard & garden Multifamily recycling Help your school reduce waste Schedule a free food waste audit or classroom presentation, request free recycling resources, or apply for waste reduction mini grants. www.clackamas.us/recycling/ schools Free recycling containers Event organizers — don’t forget to borrow free recycling containers to collect deposit bottles and cans at your event. Recycle and fundraise at the same time. www.clackamas.us/recycling/events Apartment recycling In ClackCo, owners and managers of apartment, condo, and mobile home communities with 5+ units are required to provide their residents access to recycling and education on how to recycle right. Request free resources, signage, and assistance at wasteinfo@clackamas.us or 503-557-6363 (option 5). www.clackamas.us/recycling/ home/multifamily Upcoming repair fairs Repair fairs Bring your broken household item (small appliance, clothing, and more) to these free community events, where volunteer fixers will try to mend the item and extend its life. www.clackamas.us/recycling/ repairfair Don’t let good food go bad Save money and resources! Keep good food from going bad with free tools and resources. www.clackamas.us/recycling/ FoodWastePrevention TIPS & RESOURCES Business recycling requirements Workplaces in Clackamas County are required to recycle and provide guidance to their employees on how to recycle right. Additionally, many food businesses (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) are required to keep food scraps out of their trash. Get free resources, signage, and assistance from a sustainability advisor at greenbiz@clackamas.us or 503-742-4458. Choose 2 reuse Bring your own cups and containers to participating restaurants, food carts, and grocery stores to prevent waste. Encourage your favorite food businesses to participate. Learn more at choose2reuse.org SERVICE GUIDE| 2026 19
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