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Photos by Paulette Phlipot

Organize Habitat
Revive your recycling

By Sabina Dana Plasse
Photos by Paulette Phlipot

Recycling is more than just a hobby. It’s an important civic contribution. "There are hundreds of millions of dollars wrapped up in this industry," said Craig Barry of Ketchum’s Environmental Resource Center. "This community spent $1.6 million for Ohio Gulch, and we want to make it run at capacity." Here are a few simple solutions for organizing your recyclables.

Get smart indoors
The Smart Bin (Above)is a convenient, attractive, all-in-one recycling center. This stainless steel sorter is pedal-operated and includes pull-out inner bins and comes in a variety of sizes and models. $99.99-$139.99, at home-improvement stores or online at esmartproducts.ca.

Invent a system
Jolyon Sawrey is constantly inventing new methods to simplify his household recycling. The environmental architect built his home in Bellevue’s Griffin Ranch to incorporate sustainable living, recycling included. He installed a pullout two-bin drawer for plastic and aluminum recycling and moved another bin under the kitchen sink for co-mingled paper. He then built a dolly with three tiers of containers that he rolls curbside on pick-up day. "This is its third incarnation," Sawrey said. It still has some kinks to be worked out. "It’s not wind resistant and it has slippage problems." He also bought a can crusher at the Building Materials Thrift Store in Hailey to create extra room.

 

Stack it outside
Clear Creek Disposal, the valley’s largest garbage contractor, now offers a stackable bin system for curbside pickup. The bins are available for $10 each and come with handy labels in English and Spanish to make sure you put your magazines, paper, glass, plastic and aluminum in all the right places. Call (208) 726-9600 or ccdisposal.com.