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Want info, advice or inspiration to help you achieve a higher level of “green living”? Choose the topic you want, or poke around, reading anything and everything that sounds interesting. We bet you’ll find tons of great ideas, words of wisdom and, well, answers. Where else but askHRgreen.org?

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Want to know what’s going on? You’ve come to the perfect place. It’s all right here, Just choose your city/town, the topic that interests you or the activity that’s happening… Or choose to see everything. It’s all good to do!

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From rack cards to radio spots, you’ll find everything you need here in the media center. Designed for sharing, these materials are especially useful for any organization with an interest in improving neighborhoods and communities. Simply download and distribute.

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Have you seen a recent TV spot? Heard a commercial on the radio? Are you looking for a marketing piece that’s part of a campaign that’s running right now? You can access our current or ongoing campaigns here and help us spread the word.

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Interested in one (or two or three) of our programs or other organizations that help bring people together and encourage “green” efforts in our communities? We’ve gathered them here so you can join in the helping us make Hampton Roads a cleaner, greener place in which to live, work and play.

Did you know askHRgreen.org has grant opportunities? That’s right, get some green for your green projects. Students, educators, and community groups, we’re interested in helping you. Look at our available grants and submit your application today!

Not only is askHRgreen.org the URL of this website, it’s also the name of a Hampton Roads region-wide environmental program that was created to improve public awareness of the benefits of being “green.” It’s also a resource filled with information and inspiration. See for yourself.

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Recycling & Disposal Guide for Portsmouth

Here's where you'll find everything you need to know about recycling and reducing the amount of waste you contribute to the landfill.

Your Guide to Recycling & Disposal Options in Portsmouth

Recycle

Keep Out

Drop-Off

Hazardous Waste

Other Disposal Options

Accepted for Curbside Recycling

Empty and rinse containers, wipe or scrape out food, drain liquids. Never bag recyclables.

Paper & Cardboard

Clean, Dry, & Folded

Plastic Bottles & Jugs

Empty & Rinsed

Glass Bottles & Jars

Empty & Rinsed

Metal Cans

Empty & Rinsed

Plastics #1-7

Empty & Rinsed

These Recyclables Can Be Dropped Off

Paper & Cardboard

Clean, Dry, & Folded

Plastic Bottles & Jugs

Empty & Rinsed

Glass Bottles & Jars

Empty & Rinsed

Metal Cans

Empty & Rinsed

Plastics #1-7

Empty & Rinsed

Keep These Out of the Recycling Container

These items contaminate recyclables and make recycling more challenging. Please don’t put them in with your recycling.

Plastic Bags

Return to Store

Food Waste

Tanglers

Diapers

Styrofoam

Yard Waste

Leaves, Clippings, and Debris

Greasy Food Container

Pet Food Bags

Hangers

Clothes

Donate

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Chemicals

Glues, Stains, Paint

Rechargeable Batteries

Cooking Oil

Cleaning Products

Indoor Pesticides

Poisons

Lawn & Garden Chemicals

Fertilizer/herbicides

CFL Light Bulbs

Flammables

Lighter Fluid, Propane, Gas

Swimming Pool Chemicals

Motor Oil

Get Portsmouth’s household hazardous waste information and drop-off locations. Portsmouth HHW Information

Additional Disposal Options

Electronics

Appliances

Household Hazardous Waste

Plastic Bags

Return to Store

Alkaline Batteries

Rechargeable Batteries

Motor Oil

Clothes

Donate

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IS YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS A BAY STAR?

We live in a beautiful region surrounded by water. It impacts everything from the food we eat to the fun we have as well as our economic livelihood. Our daily actions have a lasting impact and it's up to us to protect and restore our waterways. It takes a community of individuals making small changes to make a difference. Getting involved in the Bay Star programs is one way you can be part of the effort to protect our region's most defining natural resource, water.

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