Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP)
SWAP Vision Statement
SWAP supports the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District with supplemental funds and by educating the community on responsible waste management practices, working toward zero waste.
About SWAP
SWAP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing financial and promotional support to the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District and waste reduction efforts across Lopez Island.
SWAP is a tremendous asset to Lopez Island, supporting the Solid Waste District volunteers, educating the community on advanced recycling practices, and producing extremely useful goods from materials that could otherwise be considered garbage. Look for the latest and greatest SWAP productions at the SWAP booth during Saturday Farmers Markets.
SWAP was also fundamental in the formation of LSWDD. Founded in December 2011 by concerned Lopez residents seeking a local option in response to the planned phase-out of County involvement in solid waste management, SWAP initiated a community survey about service needs and organized community meetings to identify scenarios for a locally controlled solid waste and recycling program.
2019 Junk Bond now available
2019 Junk Bond
Chyanne Escalante, created the 2019 Series E Junk Bond. The bonds are for
sale for $25.00 at the SWAP booth in the Lopez Saturday Farmers’ Market,
the Preschool Bazaar and the Pt. Stanley School Holiday Sale. All proceeds
go to support the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District. Junk Bonds A – D were
created by artists Kate Scott, Nancy Bingham, Brenna Jael, Daphne Morris,
and Janet Yang.
SWAP contributions to LSWDD
Lopez Saturday Farmers' Market
Information about volunteering
Conversation about reuse, recycling, reducing, and repurposing
Skirts made from t-shirts
Shopping/carrying totes made from feed bags
Junk Bonds
Education
Supporting school activities on zero waste
Funding community zero waste projects
Funding
Earth Day clean-up
Volunteer appreciation events
Purchasing equipment, materials, supplies for use at the Lopez Dump (Backhoe! Equipment for the ReMake Lab)
Fixing the holes in the Lopez Dump roads
Making cash contributions toward the general operating expenses of the Disposal District
Funding the Levy which provides tax monies that fund the Disposal District
Provide a scholarship to a graduating high school senior
Contributing to SWAP
SWAP is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Financial contributions to SWAP are used to support the goals and operations of the Disposal District.
To contribute to SWAP, send your check made out to “SWAP” to P.O. Box 457, Lopez Island, WA 98261. SWAP will send a receipt acknowledging your contribution to keep with your tax records.
Read the 2020 letter regarding supporting the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
Donor Privacy Policy
Board of Directors
Kim Norton, Chair; 468-2606
Kevin Utt,
Chyanne Escalante,
Katherine Sorensen,
Alannya Sowers
Committees
Shirt to Skirt: Stephanie Hylton, Kim Norton
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 457
Lopez Island, WA 98261
Links:
SWAP Bylaws
SWAP Financials
Board Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month 5:00pm For exact dates and location, call Kim Norton
