Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Recycling in Boise
Growing up in Oregon I was used to recycling, but living with the gentiles for the past 7 years I forgot why I did. Until I sat down and simply thought about the amount of garbage that just my little family of 4 contributes to the land fills that could otherwise be recycled with minimal effort. I'm talking about saving the planet without losing my mind. So, this past month I started a recycling box. I was excited that a recylcing drop off was just down the street... until I made my first recycling run and realized that they had 3 huge dumpster sized bins just for glass.... nothing else. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? So, I just found another drop off about 15 minutes away, so here goes nothing! Now I get to find space in my tiny apartment (short of 800sqft) for a larger recycling box that will last me two weeks or so. Man, I wish my City of Trees, actually appreciated them. :)
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We recycle too...our dining room has three containers to sort glass/plastic/and misc recycles...not the greatest thing to look at everyday, but our space is limited too. At least our families are doing our part right? :-)
I totally agree! I was used to recylcling in Oregon, moved here, then nothing! I am beginning to realize that people aren't kidding when they say Oregonians are tree huggers. Way to do your part. You put in more effort than I do. What ever happened to "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse..."? Sad!
I taught her every thing she knows about recycling.
They only pick up our recycling every two weeks and I have to have Nate go out and stomp inside the can to get the end of the second week to fit =).
I am proud of you. :) I seriously, honestly miss recycling. And the fact that it's FREE but you have to PAY for garbage in Oregon! People in Utah are so backwards, geez.
Hey Heather- found your blog through Nydia. Yours is way cute and so is your family! Just thought I'd say hi. And thank you for making me want to recycle more! :) Call me.
Love, Angie Fugal
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