Summertime recycling tips

From the Office of Waste Management

The Loudoun County Office of Solid Waste Management encourages everyone to continue recycling during summer activities. While recycling may seem to be a challenge during outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, picnics and parties, there are ways to help keep it in the daily routine. Some recycling tips to consider include:

• Bring a plastic bag to collect recyclables at your picnic, party, or campsite. Place the bag next to the trashcan with a sign on it to let your party know where to put their bottles and cans. The sign can be as simple as handwriting on a paper plate! Visit www.loudoun.gov/recycling-signs for ready-made recycling signs to use at your next outing.

• Use a backpack on hiking trips to carry out your recyclables.

• Purchase food and beverage products that come in recyclable packaging, such as aluminum, plastic or glass drink bottles and cans, and paperboard snack boxes.

• Remind friends and family of the importance of recycling and availability of local recycling services. Visit www.loudoun.gov/recycling-centers for a list of Recycling Dropoff Centers in Loudoun County.

More information about recycling in Loudoun County is also available by calling the Office of Solid Waste Management at 703-777-0187.