Green Tips…
A reader at DivineCaroline.com gives some great tips on how to lead a greener lifestyle…
- Lower your thermostat. Buy a programmable thermostat.
- Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. In fact, reuse everything at least once, especially plastics.
- Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets.
- Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop.
- Buy foods locally. Check out Eat Local Challenge and FoodRoutes to get started. Buy locally made products and locally produced services.
- Buy in season.
- Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. You'll find more on energy-efficient products and practices at Energy Star.
- Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room. Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it. Turn off energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially overnight).
- Recycle your newspapers.
- Car pool. Connect with other commuters at eRideShare.
Recycling in Ada County
Did you know every single household in Ada County is eligible for the curbside recycling program? Through the efforts of the County and the Cities of Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna and Star, the contracted waste collection companies provide curbside recycling bins to residential customers. This program is supplemented by vast amounts of recyclable materials that are taken directly to the area's recycling centers by people and businesses in Ada County. Call Allied Waste at 208-345-1265
Canyon County Recycling Programs…
Recycling is available in Canyon County depending on your municipality. Contact your city’s utility billing office for more information on your local recycling program…
City of Nampa – Department of Utility Billing: (208) 468-5711
City of Caldwell – Utility Billing: (208) 455-3000
City of Middleton, Public Works: (208) 585-3133