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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 15
April 2020
Food Scraps
Q From Page 14
ates methane, a powerful contributor to
climate change.
Separating food scraps from garbage
keeps food waste out of landfills, instead
putting it to better use creating energy,
compost or other products. Republic
Services diverts food scraps from com-
mercial and residential customers to a
regional facility for composting.
The sewer system may also benefit, as
separating scraps may keep them from
entering the garbage disposal, where
grease, fats and oils can be harmful.
“We know Wilsonville residents are
committed to sustainability, and sepa-
rating food scraps is a relatively simple
way to make a great choice for the envi-
ronment,” said Jason Jordan, general
manager of Republic Services. “Many
customers in the Pacific Northwest have
been eager to take this step, and we’re
excited to partner with the City to bring
this opportunity to Wilsonville.”
Is your home equipped?
Some residents may be better
equipped than others to participate in
food scrapping. Those who possess
yard debris bins may start collecting
and separating food scraps immediate-
ly. For some resident groups, there
may be barriers to participation.
Charbonneau residents: If you don’t
already have a yard debris cart, partic-
ipation in food scrapping requires
“opting-in” to receive one, which car-
ries a small monthly fee.
Villebois residents: If you don’t have
a yard debris cart, you may receive one
at no charge from Republic Services.
Multifamily residences: If you live in
an apartment or condominium, talk to
your property manager/HOA about
whether or not participation is feasible.
Optimally, food scrapping requires a
one- or two-gallon kitchen compost pail
to collect scraps. By summer, the City
hopes to secure funding to purchase a
limited number of kitchen pails for resi-
dents interested in participating. For
those eager to start now, compost pails
may be purchased from local retailers.
Best practices
Kitchen pails: To avoid the accumula-
tion of odors, pails should be emptied in-
to yard debris bins frequently, and peri-
odically hand-washed and sprinkled
with baking soda. Pails may be lined
with newspaper or Biodegradable Prod-
uct Institute (BPI) certified compostable
bags. Plastic bags are not permitted, as
they will contaminate the compost.
Yard debris bins: You may line your
bin with newspaper or paper bags. Set
it out weekly, even when it isn’t full.
Periodically rinse your cart with soap
and water to help eliminate lingering
odors. When you do, pour the dirty
water in grass or gravel, and not the
storm drain. By request, Republic Ser-
vices can clean the bin for a small fee.
FREE On-Site Document Shredding
May 2 from 10am – 1pm.
Behind the Windermere building
Windermere Real Estate and Charbonneau Country Club are
teaming up to help you with some Spring-cleaning. For more
information, contact the CCC offi ce or Windermere.
Canned food donations accepted.
The CCC Disaster Preparedness Committee
has arranged a drug disposal event.
Bring your unused or outdated
medication to the event and
it will be safely disposed.
Additional new residential services
Food scrap composting is one of
three new residential services ap-
proved by the City Council in Decem-
ber 2019. Also rolling out this spring:
Q Polystyrene foam collection: Re-
public Services has set up a collection
station at their Wilsonville transfer
station to collect clean blocks of poly-
styrene No. 6 packaging materials on-
ly. Peanuts and other packaging mate-
rials are not accepted. The facility is
open weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Q Bulky waste pickup for ADA/se-
nior citizens: Wilsonville residents
over the age of 55 or who are experi-
encing disability may contact Republic
Services to request home pickup of
large/bulky waste items. There is no
charge for this limited-duration pro-
gram. Call 503-682-3900 to learn more
or request a pickup.
For more information on residential
waste and recycling services, visit
ci.wilsonville.or.us/garbage or repub-
licservices.com/residents.
Throw it in your yard debris
Q Meat, poultry, fish
Q Bones
Q Eggs and eggshells
Q Cheese, dairy products
Q Bread
Q Veggies
Q Coffee grounds
Q Tea bags
Q Paper napkins, towels
Q Pizza delivery boxes
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