End of the line: How to handle broken-down appliances

Ever wonder what to do with that that broken appliance that no longer can be repaired or the foam packaging that arrived with grandma’s gift?

According to Northwest Reporter, residents and businesses in King County can check with their Solid Waste Division’s online directory. (Other counties have similar directories.)

The Solid Waste Division (SWD) resource, which contains helpful information for residents, is searchable by keyword or via a drop-down menu featuring more than three dozen categories ranging from “Animal Waste” to “Yard Waste.” It lists hundreds of businesses and organizations that accept unwanted items from county residents and businesses for reuse, recycling or proper disposal.

The Solid Waste Division serves a population of about 1.28 million (about 70 percent of King County’s total population), who dispose more than 800,000 tons of solid waste each year. One of its highest priorities is to reduce that amount by implementing innovative waste reduction and recycling services and a continued emphasis on public awareness.