We are so proud of our awesome volunteers and Recycle Dogs. They put together a fun and informative parade float, and brought home the...

The LSWDD Board has been working hard on producing a planning document to guide development and use of District resources to best meet...

Your Help is Needed to Create Commercial Composting for Island Residents and Businesses! San Juan County is exploring how to best...

Previously posted in The Exchange (Orcas Recycling Center Newsletter) On June 11 a group of ORS/Exchange board and staff members traveled...

Have you ever wondered where that disposable plastic cup, old band aid, or chicken bone ends up after you chuck it in the garbage can?...

Lots of news recently in the solid waste and recycling world, not all of it good! Last week there was local news about Snohomish County...

Why composting? Read on! Did you know that food scraps are the single largest component of landfill waste in the US? Compost is not...

Hot off the press, our Spring Newsletter is here! Take a look at what's been happening at LSWDD.

Ever wonder what other communities are doing to reduce, reuse, and recycle? We came across this interesting story of a small town in...

Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) was one of 10 Lopez nonprofits to be selected as a beneficiary of the GiveLopez fundraiser!...

Volunteers fill many important roles at LSWDD and the award-winning Recycle Dogs are no exception. These dedicated volunteers separate...

Did you know that food scraps are the single largest component of landfill waste in the US? What about on Lopez Island? We don’t have the...

“Wardrobes of Reclaimed Beauty” Maker in Residence Art Show Friday, November 12, 5-7 pm at the ReMakery Drowning in clothes? Us too! Fast...

New Maker in Residence Art Show: “Upcycled Stardust” The ReMakery (behind Lopez Bookstore) welcomes you to the newest Maker in Residence...

Beginning August 13th, 2021, a 32 gallon can of garbage will be $10. Take It or Leave It and recycling remain free of charge. Why the fee...

Did you miss the "ReMade on Lopez" Fashion at Vitas on June 26th, 2021 due to the heat? Don't worry, thanks to videographer Ken Kortge,...

The LSWDD reminds Lopezians that Take It or Leave It (TIOLI) is open for shopping on Fridays and Saturdays 11-4, and available for your...

LSWDD’s newest pilot project,The ReMakery, is lining up for a full weekend of arts and education around zero waste with art show opening...