Stryo Recycle your Styrofoam
Styro Recycle LLC works to provide the community and businesses with options for removing EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) from the waste stream. Stryrofoam is petroleum based, toxic when burned, and lacks a known microorganism that will break it down. Styro Recycle set out to find alternative, inexpensive ways for the public and businesses to divert this foam from our landfills, working with companies that have the technology to recycle it. The result is an affordable and convenient way to prevent waste in the environment.
After you drop off your stryofoam, the machines at Styro Recycle grind it up, extrude it out, and form it into blocks for easier transport. Once they produce 40,000/lbs of processed EPS material, manufacturers purchase it, and turn it into plastic products. The styrofoam gets made into many items, including picture frames, outlet covers, crown molding and electronic cases. Here's a short video with Styro Recycle's owner, showing the operation.
Free Drop Off Center (on West Valley Hwy)
23418 68th Ave S
Kent WA 98032
The hours of operation are: Mon-Sat: 9am - 5pm
They accept the following items for recycling from individuals and businesses:
- Clean Styrofoam (#6 or EPS recycle symbol)
- Picnic and shipping Coolers
- Clean Takeout Containers
- Polyethylene
- Packing Peanuts
- Cardboard (flatten boxes)
- Clear Bubble Wrap
- Clear Plastic Wrap
 Take a Trip to the Tool Library - Save Your Shelf Space
The King County EcoConsumer
public outreach program has supported tool library projects for several years. These spaces allow community members to borrow tools, so you don't have to buy them!
Tool libraries currently operating in King County outside Seattle are the Vashon Tool Library and the Fall City Community Tool Library.
The South King Tool Library,
currently expected to open in 2017, will be the newest and largest
tool library in King County outside Seattle! It will be located in
unincorporated King County between Federal Way and Auburn. The project has already co-sponsored repair events in that area.
For more info
on tool libraries, check out the EcoConsumer website.
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Green Holidays
The Green Holidays program gives fun tips and ideas for a waste-free holiday season, from gifts to entertaining, to recycling trees and lights.
Watch for our EcoConsumer during the Wednesday, December 21 KOMO4 News 4:00pm newscast, discussing last-minute green holiday gifts and decorations.
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Cook Once, Eat Twice:
Holiday Recipes that make Great Leftovers
 Holiday meals often turn into
holiday leftovers. So, when you’re planning the big meal, remember to think
about what you want to eat in the days following . . .
This vegetable
soup recipe from Chef John Howie is great fresh and is just as good after a
few days in the fridge.
For more recipes that
you can cook once and eat twice, visit Food
Too Good To Waste.
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Compostable Bag Coupon
Thanks to BioBag, King County is able to offer $1 off coupons to subscribers of the Waste Less News.
This coupon will only be posted for a limited time, so click here to get your printable coupon today!
Coupon
expiration date: July 31, 2017
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Upcoming Events
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Sat, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 18, 2016 , 10am - 5pm, Auburn Wastemobile, 1101 Outlet Collection Dr SW, Auburn, WA 98001
- Thurs, Jan 26, 2017, 3 - 6:30pm, Auburn Repair Café, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002
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