COUNTDOWN: ‘Big changes’ for West Seattle recycling/shredding event, now 1 month away

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(WSB photo from 2024 recycling event)

One month (and two days) until the annual “Beyond the Cart” recycling/shredding event presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and West Seattle Junction Association. We first told you about it last month; today, they sent the official announcement, including word of “big changes”:

Have stuff to recycle that doesn’t go in your cart? Bring it to the West Seattle Recycling & Reuse Collection event on Saturday, March 8 between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM! We host this event every year to collect items for recycling and reuse that can’t go in your home recycle carts or dumpsters. Events are free and open to all Seattle residents.

We heard your feedback and made big changes! This year, you’ll park your car in the South Seattle College north parking lot and walk your material to each truck instead of waiting in a long line of cars. Early and late drop-offs will not be accepted, and trucks leave when full.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

• Foam blocks
• Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
• Florescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit: 4 ft.)
• Small, empty propane camping canisters
• Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
• Small appliances (non-freon)
• Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes of paper)
• Clothing, accessories, bedding, and curtains in good condition
• Home goods and toys

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

• Stained, ripped, or worn-out fabrics
• Mismatched items (single shoes, etc.)
• Furniture
• Hazardous waste
• Automotive waste
• Construction waste
• Car seats
• Mattresses
• Household garbage, yard waste, or recycling

The SSC campus is on Puget Ridge at 6000 16th SW.

Mark Schletty February 6, 2025 (6:01 pm)

What are mobility impaired people supposed to do? Carrying bunches of stuff doesn’t work.

West Seattle Lite February 6, 2025 (9:31 pm)

I’m not connected to this organization so I can’t answer with 100% certainty, but I would think they would have volunteers there to help people who are not physically capable of carrying their items. You could also contact the organization directly and ask specific questions.

Vanessa February 6, 2025 (10:52 pm)

What about styrofoam ?

West Seattle Lite February 7, 2025 (5:59 am)

I’d think “foam blocks” (listed above) might cover styrofoam. Again, when in doubt just contact the organization with specific questions. The time it took to comment on this post could’ve been used to contact them directly.
- conjunction junction February 7, 2025 (9:06 am)
  
  Hey WSLite, stand down, Vanessa had a question that the answer would benefit many. @Vanessa, in the past the styrofoam has to be blocks and very clean, no tape or dirt. On the flyer at the Chamber it does say peanuts. Thanks for checking, I can’t wait!

Plan for accessibility February 7, 2025 (4:31 am)

I’d like to believe there’s some sort of plan for carrying items from the parking lot to the trucks if people don’t have strength or mobility to do this. Why doesn’t this announcement include this? I’m also thinking of parents who cannot leave their young children home alone nor alone in their parked car.

K to the F February 7, 2025 (6:06 am)

I also rescue unused mobile electronic devices (old phones, game devices, calculators, digital cams, GPS, etc.) for inclusion in my Handheld Museum. Email me at handheld.computer.museum@gmail.com to let me know what you have and I’m happy to pick up locally.

conjunction junction February 7, 2025 (9:12 am)

The flyer at the Chamber also says to find information at seattle.gov/utilities/beyondthecart.

WSB February 7, 2025 (1:55 pm)

From WS Chamber exec director Rachel Porter: “Yes, we will have volunteers available on site to help anyone with mobility needs.”

BlairJ February 21, 2025 (5:08 pm)

I hope they are planning for walk-ups, rather than just those who are parking. I have a very small amount to recycle and plan on taking the bus to the event.

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