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Thurston County updates recycling, composting and reuse outreach; events and pilots planned
Summary
County staff briefed the Solid Waste Advisory Committee on a suite of recycling, composting, reuse and education programs for 2025, including a May 3 compost giveaway, an April 16 Fix It Fair, a one-year bicycle-donation pilot with Intercity Transit and expanded multifamily and commercial outreach.
Thurston County solid-waste staff outlined an expanded slate of recycling, composting and reuse outreach programs on March 6, detailing events, volunteer support and pilot projects aimed at keeping material out of the landfill.
The update matters because county staff say outreach and partnerships are driving measurable public engagement and will be used to support mandates such as the county's organics management rollout for businesses as the county tightens diversion efforts.
Rob Putner, Thurston County Public Works presenter, said the department will continue community presentation series, broaden locations this year and concentrate content into two topics: how the recycling and waste systems work and a "what can I recycle" question-and-answer format. Staff reported continuing use of billing inserts…
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