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This Week
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Aug 6th *New*
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Clean, dry materials only! Materials are inspected at the curb. Please remove tape, labels, etc., before you arrive, and leave plenty of room between vehicles. Please combine your materials with those of your neighbors and friends to help decrease the number of vehicles coming to these events. Email the organizers with questions, and check their Facebook page for weather cancellations and later recycling event dates. The next styrofoam recycling event will be held on August 16th; see below. Volunteer with Port Townsend StyroCyclers! Volunteers can have flexible schedules.
Time: 10 am – noon | Location: Battery Putnam, near Alexander’s Castle, at 229 Alexander’s Loop, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. (Park your vehicle in the middle of the street in front of the battery.)
Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Aug 7th *New*
The Beyond Waste Action Group looks at a number of issues including food waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously come up during the meeting. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome. Email Lisa for info on monthly agenda and zoom link.
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm | Location: Online
Photo: Gray whale skeleton, Union Wharf, Port Townsend, by Brenda Barceló
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