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Two Auburn Businesses Make King County’s Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling List
July 7, 2014
Each spring since 2007, businesses in King County outside of the City of Seattle are invited to apply for recognition as a Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling. This year, King County’s Solid Waste Division has named 97 local businesses to its eighth annual list of Best Workplaces, the highest number listed since the program began. Two businesses in Auburn in the engineering/manufacturing category, Conrad Manufacturing Co, Inc. and Norgren GT Development Corporation, are first-time honorees.
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City of Auburn Awarded $532,000 Ecology Grant for Mill Creek Stream Restoration Project
April 21, 2014
The City of Auburn has been notified that the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Floodplain Management and Control Competitive Grant Program has awarded the City $532,000 for construction of the Mill Creek Wetland 5K Reach Stream Restoration project. Auburn was chosen along with 12 other jurisdictions to receive funding for projects that reduce flood risk and assist in managing floodplains.
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Auburn City Councilmember Bill Peloza Instrumental in Improved Statewide Mercury-Light Disposal Program
April 14, 2014
Following the 2014 legislative session the governor endorsed a program update for disposing lights containing mercury. Senator Joe Fain of Auburn and Auburn City Councilmember Bill Peloza worked to secure passage of the changes. The legislation updates an existing stewardship program created in 2010 to facilitate responsible disposal of lights with mercury given the public health and environmental dangers.
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Register Now for Auburn's Annual Community Yard Sale
April 12, 2014
Reduce and reuse! Turn your unwanted household goods into cash and provide someone else with a new treasure. Be a part of the fun and have a single-family yard sale at your Auburn home or a multifamily sale with your neighbors June 6-8. The event is for residents who live within the city limits of Auburn.
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Join Auburn's 1st Annual Earth Day Project April 19
April 12, 2014
The City of Auburn Environmental Services division is hosting Auburn's first annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the West Hill Lake Natural Area located at 801 W Street NW. All are invited to participate in this volunteer project to remove invasive English Ivy (Hedera helix) that has taken hold, and is dominating areas within the existing mature forest of the City’s West Hill Lake natural area.
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Public Invited to Auburn Arbor Day Tree Planting on April 11 at Lea Hill Park
March 17, 2014
The City of Auburn cordially invites you to attend the City’s Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 11 at Lea Hill Park (124th & 319th St SE), at 11 a.m. City officials, along with volunteers from the Auburn Garden Club, Auburn Tree Board, Auburn Park Board, representatives from the state Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Community Forestry Council will be planting a Tri Color Beech tree as part of the Arbor Day commemoration. The Tri Color Beech Tree is donated by the Auburn Garden Club.
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2014 Christmas Tree Recycling Schedule in Auburn
December 18, 2013
Residents who live within the city limits of Auburn and have Waste Management or Republic Services for garbage service can recycle their live Christmas trees and organic wreaths for no additional cost. If you live outside of the Auburn city limits (Auburn in unincorporated King County), contact your garbage and recycling hauler for Christmas tree recycling information.
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FREE Holiday Styrofoam™ Recycling Dec. 30, 2013 - Jan. 6, 2014
December 16, 2013
Did you receive a gift this holiday season packed in Styrofoam™? Bring your bulky Styrofoam™ blocks to the City of Auburn’s 2nd FREE Holiday Styrofoam™ Recycling Collection Event from Dec. 30, 2013 to Jan. 6, 2014 at the south parking lot (12th St. SE & J St. SE) of Les Gove Park. Collection carts will be located in the northwest corner of the parking lot near the (free) used cooking oil collection container. Residents can access the collection site during daylight hours.
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FREE Holiday Light Recycling in Auburn
December 7, 2013
Don't throw away those holiday lights - recycle them for FREE! Collection event sponsored by Ilalko Elementary School. All proceeds go to the 5th Grade Auburn Camp Program this year. Holiday lights will be collected from Dec. 2, 2013-Jan. 10, 2014.
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Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule
November 25, 2013
There will be no garbage, recycling or yard/food waste collection on Thanksgiving Day. Collections scheduled for that Thursday will occur on Friday, and collections normally scheduled for Friday will occur on Saturday.
Service will also be delayed by one day on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
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Recycle your used cooking oils and fats this holiday season in Auburn for FREE!
November 18, 2013
Planning on deep frying a turkey this holiday season? Auburn residents can participate in a waste-to-energy program that recycles their used fryer and cooking oil into low carbon biodiesel …and its FREE! Last year the City of Auburn partnered with General Biodiesel to provide residents with a safe, environmentally-friendly way to dispose of used cooking oil and grease. So far, Auburn residents have recycled over 480-gallons of used cooking oil!
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October Recycling Tip: Don’t let Your Food Go to Waste
October 1, 2013
The average family in King County throws away nine pounds of food every week, adding up to nearly 400 pounds every year. As a result, more than one-third of the County’s garbage is made up of food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard debris—the largest percentage of the waste stream. When you recycle food scraps rather than throwing them in the garbage, they are turned into nutrient-rich compost for local gardens and parks. There are two ways to recycle food: with your garbage hauler in your compostables cart or by composting in your backyard.
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Auburn Councilmember Bill Peloza attends NLC environmental conference
September 24, 2013
City of Auburn Councilmember Bill Peloza traveled to South Florida for the autumn meeting of the National League of Cities (NLC) Energy, Environment & Natural Resources (EENR) committee. He saw first hand the threat of sea level rise and how salt water intrusion threatens the region’s Florida Everglades drinking water supply. This condition also has implications for community planning for water, transportation infrastructure, housing, and economic development.
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Registration for Auburn’s annual Veterans Day Parade is currently underway
August 20, 2013
The City of Auburn has begun accepting applications for the annual Veterans Day Parade. Official applications may be picked up at the a Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Office located at 910 Ninth Street SE or downloaded from the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnwa.gov/events.
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Auburn's International Festival set for Sunday, August 11
August 9, 2013
The City of Auburn invites all to come downtown for the 2013 International Festival. This fun, community-wide celebration embraces and celebrates the diverse cultures that make up the City of Auburn. The event will be held on Sunday, August 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Downtown Auburn, located on 1st St. SW between A St. SW & South Division St. and is a tie between the Auburn International Farmers Market and Auburn Days.
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King County honors Auburn schools for 'green' efforts
July 29, 2013
The King County Green Schools Program recently recognized four Auburn schools for successful conservation practices. The program has three levels which involve students and staff in learning about and practicing conservation of natural resources.
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July Recycling Tip: Beyond the Curb
July 15, 2013
Recycling rocks, but what about the stuff that you can’t put in your curbside recycling bin? In many cases, recycling solutions are available for those items too! Here are a few examples:
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June Recyling Tip: Recycling and Climate Change
June 6, 2013
Recycling isn’t a remedy for the world’s problems, but recycling can be an investment in the future, and a statement. And if it is just as easy to put something in a recycling bin as put it in a trash can, why not?
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May Recycling Tip: Plastic Recycling
May 3, 2013
If you find plastics recycling confusing, you’re not alone. Because countless types of plastics exist, and not all plastics are collected in the curbside recycling cart, it’s not always clear what goes where. But the good news is that recycling companies are working hard to make plastics recycling easier for the public, by giving clearer guidelines and accepting more items.
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Apply Now for King County's Best Workplaces Recycling Awards
April 30, 2013
King County has launched its seventh annual Best Workplaces program, recognizing local businesses with exceptional programs who are leading the way in reducing, reusing and recycling all types of waste. The 2013 application is now available here.
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Confusion Remains When It Comes to Recycling, City of Auburn Study Finds
April 26, 2013
Last fall, the City of Auburn did a survey of nearly 300 residential recycling carts, and found more than 70 percent contained items that were not actually recyclable. The City wanted to see what people were actually putting in their carts, so they could help inform residents better about recycling.
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Register Now for Auburn's Clean Sweep
April 26, 2013
Auburn’s Clean Sweep is just a few weeks away and you’re invited to volunteer for this fun, annual event scheduled for Saturday, May 4.
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City of Auburn Utility Discount & Rebate Program
April 9, 2013
The City of Auburn offers reduced utility rates or rebates to citizens meeting certain age and income requirements. This discount is also provided within the same financial limitations for customers who are totally and permanently disabled.
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What to do with home repair and remodeling waste
April 4, 2013
It’s the word that strikes fear into a homeowner’s heart: “Remodeling!”
Yes, this is the beginning of remodeling season, but no, your project doesn’t have to be a nightmarish experience. Figuring out what to do with the waste can be one of the most annoying aspects of remodeling, so here are a few tips...
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Free Natural Yard Care Workshops Scheduled in Auburn
April 2, 2013
Natural Yard Care workshops teach you how easy and rewarding natural yard care can be. They’re fun, informative and FREE. Workshops are available to all residents who live within the city limits of Auburn, so bring a neighbor and come learn about healthy, natural yard care.
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Join the Auburn Community Yard Sale
March 19, 2013
Turn your unwanted household goods into cash and provide someone else with a new treasure! Be a part of the fun and have a single-family yard sale at your Auburn home or a multifamily sale with your neighbors June 7-9.
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Waste Management’s New Public CNG Fueling Station will Service CNG-Equipped Cars, Trucks and Commercial Fleet Vehicles
February 21, 2013
The City of Auburn welcomes a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station to the city. Now owners of CNG-equipped vehicles and commercial fleet drivers can fuel up at a new natural gas fueling station at Small & Sons Fueling Station in Auburn. The state’s newest CNG public fueling station is owned and operated by Waste Management and Small & Sons. Representatives from Waste Management, Small & Sons and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency will celebrate the grand opening with the City of Auburn’s Mayor and members of the City Council.
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Auburn Movie Night: ‘Addicted to Plastic’ January 17
January 7, 2013
The City of Auburn’s Solid Waste & Recycling Division will be screening a free movie, “Addicted to Plastic”, Thursday evening, Jan. 17, 2013. The event aims to educate the community about plastics; the effects of plastics on the environment and human health; and the plastics industry.
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Free workshops on hidden hazards in the arts
January 7, 2013
Artists and art educators can learn safe storage, disposal and safer chemical at four, free “Hidden Hazards in the Arts” workshops – coming soon to Seattle, and sponsored by the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County.
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Cut Down the Amount of Junk Mail You Receive
January 3, 2013
Paper junk mail is still a pervasive problem for many of us, not to mention those darn phone books that suddenly appear on our front porch. But don’t despair. King County recently introduced a free online opt-out service that will help residents reduce their junk mail and unwanted phone books.
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Free Styrofoam Recycling in Auburn Dec. 26-Jan. 4
December 17, 2012
The City of Auburn is hosting its first Holiday Styrofoam™ Block Recycling Collection Event Dec. 26, 2012 to Jan. 4, 2013 at the City’s gravel parking lot, South Division & 1st Street SW (south of Sunbreak Café). Collection carts will be located in the northeast corner of the parking lot, with resident access available during daylight hours.
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City of Auburn Christmas Tree and Wreath Recycling
December 13, 2012
Residents who live within the city limits of Auburn and have Waste Management or Allied Waste Services for garbage service can recycle their Christmas trees and organic wreaths for no additional cost. If you live outside of the Auburn city limits (unincorporated King County), contact your garbage and recycling hauler for Christmas tree recycling information.
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Don’t be down in the dumps - Make recycling work for you
December 1, 2012
Are any recyclables falling through the cracks at your house? Could be, because more than half of the garbage going into King County’s landfill is actually recyclable! To make sure you keep as much out of the garbage as possible, follow these tips for making recycling more convenient:
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Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Collection Changes
November 20, 2012
There will be no garbage, recycling or yard/food waste collection on Thanksgiving Day. Collections scheduled for that Thursday will occur on Friday, and collections normally scheduled for Friday will occur on Saturday.
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New disposal station open for used household cooking oil and fryer grease
November 20, 2012
If you're planning to deep fry your Thanksgiving turkey this season, the City of Auburn has a safe way to dispose of the leftover used cooking oil. The City has partnered with General Biodiesel to provide residents with a safe, environmentally-friendly way to dispose of used fryer grease. The free waste-to-energy program recycles it into low carbon biodiesel.
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Auburn Customers to Receive Service Credit for Disruption of Garbage Collection
November 6, 2012
Auburn Waste Management customers will see a service credit on their December bill thanks to a $225,300 settlement recently reached by the City of Auburn and Waste Management. The settlement compensates for Waste Management’s failure to make scheduled solid waste collections from July 25 - Aug. 1, 2012 due to an employee strike.
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Participate in Free Compost Workshops in Auburn Beginning Oct. 20
October 12, 2012
The first of three free composting workshops will be held on Oct. 20 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at The English Home & Garden located at 102 29th St. SE. Participants will learn how to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers; reduce erosion and soil compaction; control diseases and pest infestation; increase plant production; and conserve natural resources.
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Auburn Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs Sept. 29
September 14, 2012
On Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Auburn Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
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