Think you know how to recycle? Think again. Chances are a lot of stuff you put in that blue bin goes to the dump. 

On December 2, CarbonfreeDC members heard from Russell Klein with the D.C. Office of Recycling on how to consume less, recycle effectively... and much more.

DC Recycling Resources

Visit the DC government's recycling website to download brochures and factsheets that are updated routinely (commercial and residential):

www.recycle.dpw.dc.gov

Other Recycling Resources

For residents of other areas of our region, they can find out about their local program at:
www.gorecycle.org
 
To reuse items (better than recycling, which requires collection, processing, marketing, energy):
www.craigslist.org
www.freecycle.org
www.throwplace.org
 
To get environmental education in your child's classroom:
www.dcnaturally.org    local DC Envir. Educ Coalition
www.plt.org                Education system training teachers to use the environment as a context for learning 3Rs, etc.
 
And for a great general recycling website, check out:
www.earth911.org