Earth Matters Newsletter | Solid Waste | Public Works & Utilities

Environmental News from Pierce County

The Earth Matters newsletter is a twice-yearly publication of the Pierce County Public Works & Utilities, Solid Waste Division. The newsletter is mailed to all single-family residences in Pierce County, except
for Tacoma, Ruston and Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Spring 2012
4.4 MB
PDF

* Recycle More Plastics
* Food Waste Study
* 20 Years of Composting
* Join the SWAC
* Edible Garden Classes
* Spring Cleanup Reminders
* Winter Storm Debris Thank You

Winter 2011
2.3 MB
PDF

* Survey Results Show Recycling Progress
* Recycle Through the Holidays
* Pierce County Responds
* Exploring Food Waste Recycling in 2012
* Be Prepared for Floods and Storms
* Help Shape Pierce County's Recycling Future
* Recycling 101

Spring 2011
2 MB
PDF

* Glass Drop-Off Locations
* Farmers' Markets & Community Gardens
* Composting Video / Classes
* Neighborhood Cleanup Assistance
* Spring Cleaning Resources
* Illegal Scavenging
* Recycling Survey

Winter 2010
3 MB
PDF

* What's in Your Garbage? (Waste Audit)
* Be prepared for Floods, Storms
* Earth-wise Holiday Tips
* Recycling Batteries
* Take these Paper-Saving Tips to Work
* Environmental Education
* Composting Classes

Spring 2010
2 MB
PDF

* New Gleaning Project Prevents Food Waste
* Neighborhood Cleanup Assistance
* Spring Cleaning: not everything goes in trash
* Fish-friendly Car Wash
* Livable Communities Fair
* School's Recycling Program = Savings
* SoundGro Fertilizer

Winter 2009
1.4 MB
PDF

* Don't Trash Your Recycling Cart
* Recycle your Fluorescent Bulbs
* Are You Prepared for the Next Flood?
* EnviroStar Business
* Christmas tree recycling
* Going Green in Traffic

Spring 2009
1.4 MB
PDF

* Are We Recycling As Much As We Can?
* Earth Day
* Winter Storm Response
* Natural Yard Care
* Benefits of a Rain Garden
* New electronic recycling program