When summer ferries are full and visitors are everywhere, it’s easy to see the impact tourism has on waste and recycling systems. Bins fill up faster, cardboard from shipments piles higher, and traffic at San Juan Transfer Station can be …
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Community Recycling Challenges: Reduced Daylight & Planning Around Transfer Station Hours
On San Juan Island, our relationship with daylight is always changing. Summer evenings seem to stretch on forever, while winter days feel short and precious. Those seasonal shifts, combined with the specific operating hours of San Juan Transfer Station, create …
Read moreWinter Maintenance & Appliance Disposal: Old Furnaces, Heaters, and Freezers
Winter is when our homes have to work the hardest. Heating systems run longer, freezers stay full of stored food, and older appliances often reveal their age when temperatures drop. For many households on San Juan Island, this is the …
Read moreSafe Disposal of Hazardous Household Items Before Freezing Weather
As fall turns to winter on San Juan Island, most of us shift into “weather-proofing” mode. We check pipes, bring plants indoors, and make sure vehicles are ready for colder temperatures. It’s also the perfect time to take a hard …
Read moreHoliday Waste Surge: Managing Packaging, Gift Wrap, Cardboard & Recycling Overload
The holidays are a special time on San Juan Island: family visits, festive meals, online orders arriving on the ferry, and cozy gatherings at home. But along with all that celebration comes something less festive — a big surge in …
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