The Sort Report

Summer is here! In this report we share tips on safe fireworks disposal, changes to recycling in SLO County, and ways to have fun in the sun. www.iwma.com/subscribe.

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SB 54: Changes to Recycling in SLO County

Senate Bill 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, was passed in 2022 with regulations approved just this…

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Looking for Summer Activities? Volunteer for the Recycling Ambassadors!

Summer is here! Now is a perfect time to think of activities to fill the day. The IWMA has launched a Recycling Ambassadors program, perfect for…

Instructions for safe firework disposal: 1. Set it off! 2. Remove fuse. 3. Submerge in water (15 mins). 4. Double bag. 5. Trash!

How to Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Please note: This also applies to 'dud' fireworks that didn't go off, as they are still liable to explode.

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Summer Craft Activity: How to Make Recycled Paper!

Running out of ideas for summer activities? Don’t worry, we have you covered with a simple zero-waste craft activity that will keep people of all ages…

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Spring 2026 Sort Report

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The Sort Report Winter 2026

Happy 2026 from the IWMA! In this first edition of the Sort Report for 2026, we are excited to explore ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in the new…

The Sort Report Fall 2025

Read this month's edition of the Sort Report, the IWMA's quarterly newsletter!

The Sort Report Summer 2025

We are feeling the summer heat in this edition of the Sort Report, the IWMA's quarterly newsletter. Battery fires, fireworks, propane, BBQ coals and…

The Sort Report Spring 2025

Spring is in the air, and April is Earth Month! How are you celebrating our planet and the resources it provides to us?

The Sort Report Winter 2025

Happy New Year SLO County from your IWMA! We are thrilled to welcome in another year of reduction, reuse and recycling here in beautiful SLO County.

The Sort Report: Holiday 2024 Edition

Happy holidays from the IWMA!

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The Sort Report Fall 2024

Welcome back to the Sort Report, the SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)'s quarterly newsletter. We have lots of exciting…

The Sort Report Summer 2024

Happy summer from the SLO County IWMA!

The Sort Report Spring 2024

Welcome to The Sort Report, a Quarterly Newsletter published by the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA). We are…

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