The weather is hot (mostly) which means it's time for everyone's favorite spring activity - cleaning up!
Spring cleaning can be liberating and cathartic, but without a plan you can panic. Too often we feel overwhelmed and on top, and the need to throw it all away is getting closer. Even the most avid recyclers and composters among us can let the potential stress of spring cleaning get in the way. But it's a really missed opportunity when it comes to sustainability.
Much of what you do for spring cleaning may be reused, reused, donated, or recycled.
Plan ahead this year so you don't feel overwhelmed to avoid spilling. Follow these tips to stay calm and (permanently) clean.
- Keep up to date with your waste and think about your normal recycling routines. If you run out of space in your trash, you can always use the free recycling collection points throughout the district. If you haven't already, enroll in a composting program to keep more trash out of the landfill. Search EverGreen ZeroWaste and Vail Honeywagon for commercial and residential compost options.
- Identify our local donations and reuse the points of sale. Items like clothing, shoes, and furniture aren't thrown in the trash, but can often be donated and reused locally - a much better option than landfill. Vail Valley takes care of thrifty stores in Edwards, and Eagle and Habitat ReStore in Eagle are great options. Check with these organizations for accepted articles. There are also textile donation boxes at landfill and recycling locations in Vail, Avon, and Eagle.
- Compost your garden waste. Garden waste is an excellent compostable material, but it often needs to be collected separately from leftover food. Check with Vail Honeywagon for the compost bin options. Eagle City residents can also sign up for the garden waste disposal program.
- Stay organized to solidify your travels. There are many hard-to-recycle items to drop off, and there are still hard-to-recycle diversion options worth exploring in Denver and Boulder. Planning your routes in advance will save you time and fuel.
- Check out the Eagle County Waste Wizard app for more questions. Find recycle points, donation opportunities, safe disposal options, and more by searching for materials on Waste Wizard. It is available free of charge from the App Store and Google Play as well as on a web platform. You can also find upcoming hard-to-recycle events where you can easily recycle e-waste, garden and more.
Nina Waysdorf is the coordinator for sustainability programs at the Walking Mountains Science Center and a lover of spring, cleanliness and everything.
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