Recology recycling specialists will be checking garbage bins to make sure waste is being properly sorted through August. Trash, recycling and compost bins will be randomly selected for an inspection before being picked up by trucks. Specialists will be lifting the lids of each bin, and if they find items misplaced, they will leave a green 鈥淥OPS!鈥� sign to help residents and businesses improve their sorting.
Garage, recycling and compost bins are being searched as part of an audit required by state Senate Bill 1383, which aims to reduce organic waste in landfills. The audit is made to improve the number of businesses and residents who separate their compost from their trash.
Compost could include food waste, yard waste and soiled paper products, according to Recology鈥檚 website. It鈥檚 common to see plastic bags, take-out containers, cardboard, glass and cans.