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Help Shape a Composting Program for the Islands
Your Help is Needed to Create Commercial Composting for Island Residents and Businesses! San Juan County is exploring how to best...


ORS Board Lands at LSWDD
Previously posted in The Exchange (Orcas Recycling Center Newsletter) On June 11 a group of ORS/Exchange board and staff members traveled...

Where Does Your Garbage Go?
Have you ever wondered where that disposable plastic cup, old band aid, or chicken bone ends up after you chuck it in the garbage can?...


The News is Garbage
Lots of news recently in the solid waste and recycling world, not all of it good! Last week there was local news about Snohomish County...


Happy International Compost Awareness Week!
Why composting? Read on! Did you know that food scraps are the single largest component of landfill waste in the US? Compost is not...

Spring Newsletter!
Hot off the press, our Spring Newsletter is here! Take a look at what's been happening at LSWDD.

Kamikatsu - Zero Waste Town
Ever wonder what other communities are doing to reduce, reuse, and recycle? We came across this interesting story of a small town in...


SWAP selected for GiveLopez!
Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) was one of 10 Lopez nonprofits to be selected as a beneficiary of the GiveLopez fundraiser!...


Meet the Recycle Dogs!
Volunteers fill many important roles at LSWDD and the award-winning Recycle Dogs are no exception. These dedicated volunteers separate...

Home Composting Survey
Did you know that food scraps are the single largest component of landfill waste in the US? What about on Lopez Island? We don’t have the...


"Wardrobes of ReClaimed Beauty" Art Show
“Wardrobes of Reclaimed Beauty” Maker in Residence Art Show Friday, November 12, 5-7 pm at the ReMakery Drowning in clothes? Us too! Fast...


New Remakery Art Show "Upcycled Stardust"
New Maker in Residence Art Show: “Upcycled Stardust” The ReMakery (behind Lopez Bookstore) welcomes you to the newest Maker in Residence...

Fees Increasing for Garbage starting August 13, 2021
Beginning August 13th, 2021, a 32 gallon can of garbage will be $10. Take It or Leave It and recycling remain free of charge. Why the fee...


"ReMade on Lopez" Fashion Show Video!
Did you miss the "ReMade on Lopez" Fashion at Vitas on June 26th, 2021 due to the heat? Don't worry, thanks to videographer Ken Kortge,...


Take It or Leave It at the Ready!
The LSWDD reminds Lopezians that Take It or Leave It (TIOLI) is open for shopping on Fridays and Saturdays 11-4, and available for your...


Weekend of ReMade Art Shows: June 25-26
LSWDD’s newest pilot project,The ReMakery, is lining up for a full weekend of arts and education around zero waste with art show opening...


Household Hazardous Waste June 26, 11-2 pm
Household Hazardous Waste behind Public Works, next to LSWDD (aka the Dump) on Saturday, June 26 from 11 am - 2 pm.


Free Repair Cafe every 2nd Saturday!
The Repair Cafe is where you can bring in items that need simple repairs in four main categories: appliances, furniture,...


ReMakery Grand Opening, May 1, 2021!
ReMakery Grand Opening, Saturday, May 1 from 11 am - 4 pm Located in Lopez Plaza behind Holly B's Bakery, the ReMakery! 37 Weeks Point...


Messages in a Bottle Poetry & Wine Tasting Event at Vitas
Friday, April 30, 5 -8 pm In Honor of National Poetry Month and as this long Pandemic Winter of our collective lives approaches a...
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