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June 28, 2008

Cleaning the basement or garage can make a big green difference (external)
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June 26, 2008

King County announces winner of ‘Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge’
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June 25, 2008

Renton families wrap up recycling challenge June 26 (external)
It's the home stretch in the Renton Neighborhood Challenge, and the competitors are still going strong—from the Renton Reporter
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