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Welcome to the October edition of Curbwaste E-News! Curbwaste E-News is your monthly update of important conservation information and events around Seattle.

MIT Trash Track Returns to Seattle
The SENSEable City lab members will be in Seattle on October 16-19 and October 23-26 to attach 2200 tags to trash items that are then thrown away, allowing to track their passage through the waste removal chain.

Since 2200 waste objects is a lot, they are looking for Seattleites interested in the project to help with this endeavor. If interested, please visit the Trash|Track website. You can also use their registration form to volunteer.

No Trick-- Jack O’ Lanterns Make Great Compost!
Pumpkins, leftover pumpkin pie, caramel apples- even Halloween candy- makes great compost! All food leftovers are accepted in Seattle’s food and yard waste cart, including napkins, greasy pizza boxes, bones, shells, fruits and vegetables. So far this year, Seattle residents have helped turn more than 53,000 tons of food and yard waste into compost for local parks and gardens. Learn more >

Fall is for Planting
Fall is the perfect time for planting. Cooler, wet weather allows roots to grow deeper and stronger. Visit Molbaks, Sky or Swansons nursery through October for expert advice and a great selection of plants, many on sale. Learn more >

Compost Delivered to Your Door
Through December 31, Cedar Grove is offering home delivery of its compost products in small loads (one yard+ and bulk or 10 bags+) to Seattle customers. Get a free box compostable kitchen bags with order. Visit the Cedar Grove Composting website to learn more or call 1(877) 764-5748.

November is Fall Clean
We need your help! Keep your neighborhood drains clear of debris and the rain water flowing.

We’ll lend you free cleanup supplies. Pick them up at the following times and locations:

• October 24 and 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Seattle Public Utilities’ warehouse at 3633 East Marginal Way South.
• October 28 and 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Seattle Municipal Tower between Columbia Street and Cherry Street on 6th Avenue in downtown Seattle.