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Get Involved

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Looking to get involved with Zero Waste of Resources (ZWR)? There are a several actions and programs you can get involved with to help reach King County's goal of ZWR - as a business, as aresident or at school.

• Get involved as a business
• Get involved as a resident
• Get involved at school

Get Involved as a Business:

• check out our Business Services, to learn about recycling at the workplace and to find information for property managers.
• The Brownfields Program provides assistance in assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites.
• Find out about tools and assistance available to builders for Construction Recycling.
• Green Building has information on LEED™ standards, and programs, trainings and references about sustainable design, construction, operation and maintaince of buildings and landscapes.
• On-site Food Waste Composting helps businesses and schools compost their food waste and save money.
• Find Reusable Building Materials as part of our Online Materials Exchange.
• Become a Solid Waste Division Partner and contribute to the reduction and recycling of resources:
  • the LinkUp Program - which expands markets for recycled materials by offering businesses free technical and marketing assistance
  • the Take it Back Network of electronics recyclers
  • the Waste Free Holidays Program which promotes giving experiences instead of stuff
• List yourself as a recycler on King County's What do I do with…? Web site.
• Learn about Product Stewardship the effort to share responsibility for waste management among consumers, retailers and manufacturers.
• Sustainable Landscaping provides effective and affordable design for builders and developers.

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Get Involved as a Resident

• Get involved in your community by becoming a Master Recycler Composter. Learn about resource conservation and waste reduction and becoming a community volunteer.
• Participate in a Recycling Collection Event in your community.
• Recycle more materials through the What do I do with…? Web site.
• Learn about Product Stewardship and encourage your elected officials to hold producers responsible for the disposal of their products.
• Contact your city about recycling volunteer opportunities.

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Get Involved at School

• Form a Green Team at your school.
• Improve your School Recycling Program.

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