History of Recycling: Part One
Recycling can be traced back to the Bronze Age! This blog post will review the history of recycling and how it has changed over time.
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Unconventional Ways to Reuse Every Day!
Over 15 ways to reuse common household items and reduce waste!
Paperboard Cans: Recycling Update!
We have a big announcement for St. Louis City Recyclers! When recycling manufactures, communities and sustainable companies work together, the outcome can benefit everyone! The small steps of these individual […]
What Do All These Colors Mean?
RESIDENTS WITH ALLEY DUMPSTERS SHOULD READ THIS SERVICE COLLECTION UPDATE! Deciphering the Colors The colors of the dumpsters in the alleyways have a very specific and important meaning based on […]
Plastics Recycling 201
“Can we still recycle plastics?” “What do the numbers mean?” “Styrofoam is marked, doesn’t that make it recyclable?” In the early 20th century, there were only a handful of […]
Holiday Recycling: The Naughty and Nice List 🎁
The holiday’s are fast approaching again! Did you know that during the holidays our household waste increases by 50%? 😲 50%! If you plan to participate in gift exchanges this […]
Reduce. 🚫 Reuse. 🔂 Recycle. ♻
Back to the basics. We all learned the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” at some point during our early school years. We may have heard it so often that its importance […]
Plastics: What is Recyclable?
Plastics often leave us asking ourselves, “Is this recyclable?” 🤨 There are so many different types of plastic bottles, containers, wraps and random plastics, it can get confusing. This blog […]
Earth Month: Small Steps, BIG Impact
At Saint Louis City Recycles, we celebrate Earth Day everyday! While we are continuing to stay distant and keep each other safe, we can still celebrate and learn together! This […]
Food and Beverage Cartons: The Inside Scoop
Food and beverage cartons are the latest addition to the “recycling world” and the sixth category of the six items that are accepted in our Blue Bins. This blog post […]
