@beginwiththebin

People from America's waste and recycling industry help keep our communities clean. Learn more about us and how you can do your part, too.

 Washington, DC
beginwiththebin.org
Joined May 2010
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Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. (@RecycleAcrossAm) #factfriday
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The average state landfill capacity is 16 years in 1998. #tbt
Recycled paperboard can be used in the shingles we put on our rooftops. #wasteatwork
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Any paper products that are contaminated by bodily fluids should be covered and placed in the trash. #trashittuesday
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Sharps must be placed in rigid plastic containers with a locking lid. #mindfulmonday
Waste is expected to double in less than 15 years (@Worldwatch) #factfriday
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In 2000 BC Bronze scrap recovery systems were in place in Europe. #tbt
Recycled magazines can be made into the next Sunday paper! #wasteatwork
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Garden hoses cannot be recycled, but there are many crafty ways to resuse them. Click here to learn more. #trashittuesday
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Home generated Sharps are NOT Regulated Medical Waste. #mindfulmonday
Recycling significantly reduces the use of fossil fuel energy. #factfriday
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During WWII, aluminum foil was so vital to the defense effort during WWII that families were encouraged to save strips of foil. #tbt
Plastic can help us stay warm! Recycled plastic is found in insulation for jackets & sleeping bags. #wasteatwork
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Recycle old iPhones by transforming them into an iPod Touch for your kids. Click bit.ly/2fymXa2 to learn more. #trashittuesday
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Motorists should reduce speed when seeing collection vehicles with flashing lights. #mindfulmonday
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Recycling helps prevent waste from going into our oceans. #factfriday
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Who thought of making garbage trucks? Click youtu.be/IQ8u9UrNkqc to watch a video about the history of these vehicles. #tbt
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There's waste in our universe too! Scientists are trying to find ways to clean up the mess. bloom.bg/2rVuWUw #wasteatwork
Napkins or towels with food cannot be recycled. #trashittuesday
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Hazardous materials should NOT be mixed with your Regulated Medical Waste. #mindfulmonday
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