Fall 2010 Hazardous Waste Disposal
Now is the time to get those old paints and pesticides out of your house. These free hazardous waste disposal drop-off events are for residents of Saint Louis County only. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or a tax bill, is required.
Unplug, Drive Up and Drop Off
Waste Management and the St Louis Cardinals are teaming up to host an “Unplug, Drive Up and Drop Off” event on the Ballpark Village parking lot, located at Walnut St and South Broadway. The public is invited to bring old electronics to the FREE Annual Downtown Unplugged event on April 29, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free Shredding Event
If your filing system consists of piles of paper on the kitchen counter, or bulging file folders in an unlocked drawer, you could be setting yourself up for identity theft, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.
The Gift of Giving
Christmas is just around the corner and everyone is already hussling and bussling to get just the right thing for those people on their Christmas list. It’s difficult to figure out what to buy someone for Christmas that has everything. My suggestion is not to get them a physical gift since it will really become a burden to them, rather than a gift.
Simplify your pile of bills
I recently learned of a fantastic tool called Paytrust that helps you manage those out of control bill piles. You can receive, review, pay & organize all your bills online with their services. You can manage multiple checking accounts within your Paytrust account. The thing about this services that really stands out for me is that your bills are sent directly to them and they scan them for you. This way you don’t still have that paper pile of bills you would have when using other services, but you still have access to see any of your past bills with just a click. You can even print copies of any bill you might need a copy of. At the end of the year, you can get a copy of the entire years records on CD.
Wishing you green holidays!
Did you know that each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s one million tons of extra household trash is generated every week? Here are some great green suggestions for wrapping and packaging to cut down on the excess trash.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Now is the time to get those old paints and pesticides out of your house.
FREE Shredding Event
Southwest Bank will hold a Shredfest on October 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1060 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010. All documents will be shredded by a commercial shredding company, Cintas Service Partners. US Postal inspectors will be providing information about protecting your identity. Limit two boxes or bags per person or company. For more information, call 636-282-9949.
Project: JOY
I love to listening to JOY FM, a local Christian station. Each month they select a different project to focus on. Their project this month is reaching out to women who have been in prison and are in need of a fresh start. Let’s Start is a St Louis ministry that helps women adjust and re-enter society after spending time in prison. They offer peer support, education, counseling, parenting classes, etc.
Are plastic bags taking over your house?
Do you have plastic shopping bags everywhere? Falling out of pantries? Hanging out of drawers? Some in the kitchen? Some in the garage? Some in the basement?If so, this grocery bag holder is the solution. You simply wall mount this in a convenient location (mine is inside my pantry) and then you can store all of your empty plastic bags in one convenient location. It’s also great because it helps you set limits on the number of plastic bags you keep, and makes you more aware of the need to return your excess plastic bags to the store to be recycled. Realistically, you shouldn’t need any more plastic bags than this will hold.
Recycling Info at Your Finger Tips
iRecycle is a FREE iPhone application that helps you find over 100,000 recycling and disposal locations in the U.S. for over 200 materials where you can drop-off your old cell phones, water bottles, cans, motor oil, and other recyclables. Use iRecycle to get directions and find out what else they accept.
Free Shredding Event
Once again, the Better Business Bureau is hosting a free shredding event. Protect yourself from identity theft. Shred-It, a Security Company is allowing free shredding of up to 3 boxes of papers. This event will be held October 17, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Schucks Market, 2222 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL. For more info, please call 314-645-0606.
Unwanted crutches find new home
So many times when I am working with clients, I will do whatever I can to find a new home for their unwanted stuff, rather than having it go into a landfill and be wasted. I’ve been doing some research on where I could donate 3 pairs of crutches that a client no longer needed. They are still in excellent condition.
SLS Chosen as Top Ten Websites by SocialYell.com
Simplified Living Solutions was chosen by SocialYell.com as one of the top ten websites for reducing and recycling your junk mail. I am a really big advocate for people making the time to take the steps necessary to reduce their junk mail. I have handed out the information with the necessary steps so many times that I finally posted it on our website. It will only take you 20-30 minutes, and $1 – $2 to complete the steps. And it will save you so much time and stress in the future dealing with junk mail. I promise! What are you waiting for?
Recycling: Make a difference
Recycling doesn’t end when you put your recyclables at the curb. If you follow the tips provided by the St Louis County Health Department listed below, you can make a positive difference:
Safe option for prescription meds disposal
Jefferson County P.R.I.D.E. (Partners Responsible 4 Increasing Drug Education) have planned a series of prescription medication take-back events. They will take unwanted prescription medications, specifically controlled substances, for safe disposal under federal EPA guidelines. People have thrown away or flushed unused medications in the past but they are finding traces of medication in our water supplies these days. For additional information, contact 636-464-4423.
Skip the plastic bag
A simple action you can take to help the environment is to pay attention to what the clerk is bagging for you and just say no. In most cases a quick trip into the store doesn’t even warrant a bag. Do you really need a bag for your gallon of milk if you are going to carry it by the jug handle anyway? Does your bag of potatoes need a bag? What about when you run in the store for 1 or 2 items? The bag isn’t really necessary, is it?
About the Author
Sue Anderson, CPO®, Owner of Simplified Living Solutions, is an expert in the professional organizing field, specializing in paper management and messy, unproductive desks, offices, home offices and filing systems.
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