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What Are Smarter Cities? / Make Your City Smarter / Recycling

  • 1. How do I find out if I can recycle electronics, paints and other hard-to-recycle items in my area?
  • Earth 911's zip-code searchable database provides detailed lists of items that can be recycled in communities across the U.S.
  • 2. Where can I learn more about composting?
  • More and more people are finding composting to be a satisfying way to do their part to “close the loop” and reduce the amount of trash they send to landfills. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has several resources on composting. Check out composting basics and the FAQ section for a quick overview of what composting is and see the long list of household waste that can be recycled in this way. Or even learn how to create your own compost pile.
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