Recycling & Composting
Recycle today, compost for tomorrow — SEEDS builds a cleaner, greener NEPA. Scroll down to learn how you can be a part of a better future.
Find Your Local Recycling Facility
Recycling is more than separating plastic and glass bottles into a bin — it’s about creating a circular economy where materials are reused rather than wasted. SEEDS serves a 4-county area, each with websites providing local guidance on recycling in each of their coverage areas. Different regions have different rules, so click on the links below to find out what is available and where to take your recyclables. I would encourage you to check out each of these sites though as they all provide some great educational materials on how and what can be recycled.
Can’t find a place to recycle?
Try one of the following websites:
Wayne County: Recycling | Wayne County, PA
Pike County: Pike County, PA
Monroe County: The Waste Authority
Lackawanna County: Welcome to Lackawanna County, PA
Efficiency
Efficiency isn’t just for businesses — it’s a lifestyle choice that saves resources and money. By making small changes, you can significantly reduce waste and lower costs. A simple switch to LED bulbs, unplugging devices when they’re not in use, and installing smart thermostats to minimize energy waste can save money on your energy bills, which is crucial as we all see our energy costs rising. Water conservation is also important — install low-flow fixtures and repair leaks promptly, as these simple steps can save thousands of gallons of water annually. Finally, embrace minimalism in consumption. Before making a purchase, ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” Reducing unnecessary buying not only cuts down on waste but also helps shrink your carbon footprint and again, saves you money.
Composting
Composting is a simple way to divert organic waste from landfills and incinerators and create a fantastic, organic soil additive. The EPA estimates that 26% of US municipal solid waste is organic materials that can easily be composted. Why do we care? When organic waste is buried in landfills it undergoes anaerobic decomposition (because of the lack of oxygen) and generates methane. When released into the atmosphere, methane is a green house gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. LEARN MORE Organic waste is also the number one cause of the stench associated with landfills. It makes environmental and economic sense to compost our organic waste!
Natural Resource Conservation Service: Compost
This website provides a brief overview of backyard compost systems, how to get started and how to maintain your compost system.
How to Compost
This website provides an extensive list of resources, products and links related to composting. Want to start a small scale in-office system? or bring work scraps to a home pile?
