Business Recycling | Public Works and Utilities

Businesses account for 40% of the waste going to Pierce County's landfill. Our 2010 waste audit revealed almost 15% of this business trash can easily be recycled in commingled recycling containers.

Committed to helping your bottom line
Since recycling service is less expensive than garbage service, recycling at work will save your business money.

Let us help you get started
We can help with setting up or improving your recycling and waste reduction programs. Contact us today to get more information or to set up a waste audit at your business.

Our services include:

> Site visits to your business

> Waste audits for recycling

> Waste reduction, and cost analyses

> Assistance with size and placement of containers

> Educational and technical information

The Solid Waste division and local hauling companies have begun a
pilot project involving a number of businesses at complexes throughout
Pierce County.

Businesses reducing their waste by recycling
These businesses have 'graduated' out of the pilot program by
implementing waste reduction practices and increasing recycling.

Download a poster for your business



Restaurant or Coffee Shop PDF, 681 KB	Retail Store or Office PDF, 695 KB	Pierce County Offices PDF, 695 KB

The pictures on the posters are tailored to the type of business you have--but the accepted items are the same for all.

Posters measure 11 x 17 inches. Adjust the page and scale settings on your printer to print at another size.