Waste Reduction Programs for Homes, Businesses, and Events - RE Sources for Sustainable Communities - one of the premier non-profit environmental education organizations in the Northwest offering a variety of community education programs that focus on waste reduction and recycling, fresh and marine water quality and air quality, and sustainable business practices.



	Whatcom County Recycling Hotline Contact the Recycling Hotline from 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Monday - Friday with questions about recycling just about anything in Whatcom County. Call the Hotline at 360-676-5723 The recycling hotline is sponsored by Whatcom County Solid Waste Division
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Does Recycling Save Energy? Click here to download press release written by RE Sources Youth educator, Doug Stark Business Recycling Assistance The RE Sources recycling assistance program offers customized waste management suggestions to businesses throughout Whatcom County. Services include: • Employee Training • Recycling Container Recommendations and Signs • Recycling Program Design and Cost Estimates • Compost Assistance • Help With Diverting Unique Materials On-site assistance is available to local businesses on a contract basis. For simple answers, free advice is always available to Whatcom County businesses through our Recycling Hotline service: 676-5723. Visit our Business Recycling History and Success Stories Here If your business could use a hand improving its recycling programs, email Lisa Friend here or call (360) 733-8307
Event Recycling The new "Event Recycling" program at RE Sources aims to collect more than 2,400 pounds of bottles and cans at nearly 40 local races, concerts and outdoor festivals during 2006. Features include: Collection Stations Recycling Education Measures of Success Volunteer Cooperation A New Model for Local Parks If your favorite festival or event needs a boost in the bottle and can recycling department, email us here or call (360) 733-8307. Sample Press Release: "Home Show recycles 140 pounds of bottles and cans" (pdf) Download our new Events Recycling Guide here (pdf)
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