SOCRRA Summer 2024 Newsletter

Watch our MRF Tour Video

City of Sterling Heights officials recently toured the SOCRRA materials recovery facility to see firsthand how our recyclables are processed. Watch the video to learn about the journey your recyclables take and why reducing contamination is so important. Check it out now!

Waste Reduction Tips

Sustainability begins with the first of the 3Rs: reduce - reducing our consumption and the waste we generate. You can contribute by being a responsible tech consumer and cutting down on e-waste and minimizing your use of household hazardous products. Check out our tips on how to effectively reduce waste!

Mastering the Waste Wizard Tool

Our Waste Wizard tool is a great resource for accessing disposal information, but there are ways to enhance your search experience. Check out our Tips Sheet to learn the best practices for finding items. If you're still unable to locate an item, feel free to suggest it for addition to our database.

Take-Out Containers: Recycle or Trash?

Did you know that many of your take-out packaging can be recycled? Refer to our guide to learn what should be trashed and what can be recycled. Just make sure everything you recycle is free of food and liquid. If an item is too challenging to clean and still holds food or liquid residue, dispose of it in the trash.