Pollution Prevention Specialists can help you reduce your waste and direct you to recycling and disposal options. They can also help you with proper storage for waste awaiting recycling or disposal. Follow these simple steps to reduce the impact of your waste stream:
1. Save on waste disposal costs by recycling as much waste as possible
Use the Whatcom County WasteWise tool below to find out how to recycle or dispose of hundreds of items in Whatcom County:
Sanitary Service Company (SSC) provides commercial garbage and recycling pick-up services. Learn about commercial recycling.
2. “Shut the lid”: Keep lids on outdoor garbage bins closed
When storing waste outside, keep lids on garbage bins closed to prevent rainwater from leaking contaminated liquids (called “leachate”) onto the ground and into waterways.
3. Properly dispose of all dangerous waste
Some wastes will need to be handled by a contractor.
4. Choose less toxic chemicals
Read labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Environmental Protection Agency Design for the Environment
- Green Seal
- Responsible Purchasing Network
- Safer Choices
More Information
For printed copies of fact sheets and other resources, or for more information, contact BPPA@cob.org or (360) 778-7740.
For business-related stormwater resources, trainings, and more, visit the Washington Stormwater Center.
