Category Archives: Solid Waste Services

Saturday Market Highlights for September 15 – Okra is King

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Rebus Works

The Saturday Market is continuing to create ties within the community. We have some great vendors lined up for this week: Tiny Farm Raleigh, Double T Farms, Part & Parcel, Farm 2 Your Table, Pinhole Farms, The Farmery, LoMo Market, … Continue reading →

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Blue Recycle Carts Serviced After Labor Day

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

I have a strange feeling that a lot of folks who recently received their new recycle carts from the City of Raleigh are going to be upset or confused when they get home today. Why? If they put they’re blue … Continue reading →

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Raleigh Public Record and Care One to Present

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

The Southwest Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC) will host two special presentations at this months meeting on February 13, 2012 at Peach Road Park Community Center. Attendees at the meeting will be asked to share what is happening in their community … Continue reading →

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How to Recycle Your Holiday Tree in Raleigh

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Joe Boisvert

The holidays have almost passed us by, 12th night is here, and we have the post-holiday recovery to deal with. As part of this recovery phase, we must—or at least seriously consider—taking down our holiday decorations. While the City of … Continue reading →

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Rounding up Recycables at the Raleigh Reuse Rodeo

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

Raleigh recycling and Triangle Reuse Alliance are partnering to host a Raleigh Reuse Rodeo event. This event is a great round up and opportunity for residents to bring certain reusable materials to one location. And it benefits multiple local non-profits, … Continue reading →

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Raleigh Expands Recycling Program

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Raleigh Public Record

Originally posted on Raleigh Public Record. By Drew St. Claire – June 28 Raleigh residents will soon be able to recycle more items with greater efficiency. On June 21, the City Council approved a three-year extension to its five-year contract … Continue reading →

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Medicine Drop Off Event on April 30

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

NCSU Student Health Services and NCSU Campus Police are joining the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Take Back Initiative to encourage everyone to remove expired and unused medications form their home. This event is open to the public.

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City Offering Compost Bin Sales in May

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department will be offering compost bins for sale to the general public. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 7 at 4121 New Bern Avenue. The FreeGarden Earth … Continue reading →

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