The Sort Report

Spring is in the air, and with it comes fresh starts, longer days, and a perfect excuse to reset our habits. Whether you’re cleaning out a closet, planting something new, or just enjoying a little extra sunshine, it’s also a great time to think about how we can reduce waste and make small changes that add up. In this issue of The Sort Report, we’re sharing simple tips, local resources, and a few fun ideas to help you make the most of the season—while keeping sustainability top of mind. www.iwma.com/subscribe.

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Gardening Season: Grow More, Waste Less

Spring is here, and gardening season is officially having its moment. Whether you’re planting herbs on the patio, refreshing your flower beds, or…

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What Happens to Your Food Waste in SLO County?

Have you ever wondered what happens after you toss your food scraps and yard waste in the green bin?

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Spring Cleaning, but Make It Low-Waste

Spring cleaning is here, and for a lot of us that means decluttering, organizing, and finally dealing with that one drawer we’ve been avoiding all…

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Recycling Facts vs. Myths: What You Really Need to Know

Recycling can feel confusing sometimes, especially with so much mixed information out there (and let’s be honest...some of it sounds like an April…

Earth Month on the Central Coast: Celebrate Earth Month with Local Events and Simple Ways to Make a Difference.

Mark Your Calendar
April is Earth Month — and there are a bunch of easy, fun ways to get involved locally, whether you’re bringing the kids, looking…

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Spring 2026 Sort Report

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The Sort Report Winter 2026

Happy 2026 from the IWMA! In this first edition of the Sort Report for 2026, we are excited to explore ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in the new…

The Sort Report Fall 2025

Read this month's edition of the Sort Report, the IWMA's quarterly newsletter!

The Sort Report Summer 2025

We are feeling the summer heat in this edition of the Sort Report, the IWMA's quarterly newsletter. Battery fires, fireworks, propane, BBQ coals and…

The Sort Report Spring 2025

Spring is in the air, and April is Earth Month! How are you celebrating our planet and the resources it provides to us?

The Sort Report Winter 2025

Happy New Year SLO County from your IWMA! We are thrilled to welcome in another year of reduction, reuse and recycling here in beautiful SLO County.

The Sort Report: Holiday 2024 Edition

Happy holidays from the IWMA!

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The Sort Report Fall 2024

Welcome back to the Sort Report, the SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)'s quarterly newsletter. We have lots of exciting…

The Sort Report Summer 2024

Happy summer from the SLO County IWMA!

The Sort Report Spring 2024

Welcome to The Sort Report, a Quarterly Newsletter published by the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA). We are…

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