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Update: Plastic Bag Ban

Jan 1 Update: Governor Inslee has delayed the implementation of the plastic bag ban citing supply chain issues affecting retailers'...
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New Glass Crusher on The Way

Thanks to your support over the last year, we have placed a $57,000 down payment on a new glass crushing...
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Exchange Loses Outlet for Excess Clothing

The Exchange has always received A LOT of clothes. A lot of bedding. Towels. Bags and shoes. Textiles. Way more...
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The Loft Gallery at The Exchange

We always get the occasional really special item at The Exchange. We also often get calls to assist when a...
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INSPIRATION

A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Volunteers

Our docents have done a super job this year working at the “Z-wall” to help customers understand how to correctly...
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A “Good” Clothing Option

The Exchange continues to have some limitations on accepting clothing donations and we understand this, in turn, effects our customers’...
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Cleaning up Litter Around the Island

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 5th annual fall Great Islands Clean-up! For the first time the event spanned...
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Reuse of the Highest Order

One day in the fall, before the new Exchange opened, an incredible item showed up at the dump: a 1963...
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KNOWLEDGE

One More Resolution?

This is an easy one to keep--and it does not cost you anything. If you use Amazon, whether occasionally or...
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Where does our e-waste go?

We were asked recently where the electronics recycling for Orcas goes, so we decided to go check it out. Turns...
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What is Zero Waste?

Our mission at Orcas Recycling Services / The Exchange is to build a zero waste community through service, education and...
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Drink Out of Aluminum!

No other container can match the energy savings and value that aluminum brings to recycling. Not only is the packaging...
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Getting ready for some spring planting? You might

Getting ready for some spring planting? You might need this! Available on our Online Store.
https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/Clay-Figure-Planter-p283214082

We’ve got a couple events coming up that you’l

We’ve got a couple events coming up that you’ll want to get on your calendar!

-March 17th (10am-1pm) and March 20th (10am-2pm): Household Hazardous Waste Round-ups

-April 24th: Spring 2021 Great Islands Clean Up

http://www.exchangeorcas.org/household-hazardous-waste/
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Why aluminum is a good choice for recyclability.

Why aluminum is a good choice for recyclability.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/drink-out-of-aluminum/
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We’re closed again today due to snow. Happy Vale

We’re closed again today due to snow. Happy Valentines Day!

Closed today because of all this white stuff! Stay

Closed today because of all this white stuff! Stay safe and warm.

Now on the Online Store - this beautiful Japanese

Now on the Online Store - this beautiful Japanese Basket.
https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/Japanese-Basket-p283195146
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#tbt turning trash into fashion. . . . #trashionf

#tbt turning trash into fashion.
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A jellyfish made from reused plastic packing mater

A jellyfish made from reused plastic packing material flying high in a parade a few years ago. Who misses parades! ✋🏽
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We are closed the next couple days but you can fin

We are closed the next couple days but you can find all sorts of great items on our Locals Only online store including a set of 4 J.L. Moller Side Chairs. https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/set-of-4-J-L-Moller-Models-side-chair-p283195185

J.L. Moller was founded by famous Danish furniture designer Niels Otto Moller in 1944. Moller chairs became a coveted dining room feature in the 50s and 60s, during the height of the mid-century design era.
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Head over to the website and sign-up for our newsl

Head over to the website and sign-up for our newsletter.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/newsletter
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We are all about those mittens made from recycled

We are all about those mittens made from recycled wool. Thank you, Bernie.
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What is that ONE item you’ve always hoped you wo

What is that ONE item you’ve always hoped you would find at The Exchange, but never have???
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One More Resolution? If you do any shopping on Ama

One More Resolution? If you do any shopping on Amazon.com, consider adding Orcas Recycling Services as the non-profit 0.5% of your purchase price goes to thru their AmazonSmile program. Just follow the instructions in this blog!
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/one-more-resolution/
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Did You Know? Over 90% of all products shipped in

Did You Know? Over 90% of all products shipped in the US are shipped in corrugated boxes, which totals more than 400 billion square feet of cardboard.
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We are excited to have Nancy Schafer join our Boar

We are excited to have Nancy Schafer join our Board! The diverse background and experience she brings will be a huge addition to our team. Read more about Nancy and all our Board Members at
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/board-members/
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We're closed today but you can still peruse our on

We're closed today but you can still peruse our online store. We've got lots of video games available!
https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/Video-Games-c48264365
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Here’s to a NEW YEAR!! . . . #orcasisland #sanju

Here’s to a NEW YEAR!!
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Have you checked out The Exchange Loft Art Gallery

Have you checked out The Exchange Loft Art Gallery?

https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/The-Exchange-Loft-Art-Gallery-c49596031
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Don't miss any news! Sign-up for our monthly newsl

Don't miss any news! Sign-up for our monthly newsletter. Link in bio.
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Drop off your dried-out Christmas tree at the tran

Drop off your dried-out Christmas tree at the transfer station for no charge. We’ll add it to our green waste compost pile. Just make sure it completely free of ornaments, tinsel, etc.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/drop-off-your-xmas-tree-for-free/
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Grateful for this community and thankful for all o

Grateful for this community and thankful for all of you! Hope your Holidays are filled with joy and peace!
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All you need to know about garbage on Orcas. http

All you need to know about garbage on Orcas.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/solid-waste/
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Our docents have done a super job this year workin

Our docents have done a super job this year working at the “Z-wall” to help customers understand how to correctly separate cardboard for recycling. Our customers get it and we have very little contamination in the cardboard bin. The docents also offer explanations on the shortcomings of co-mingling recyclables, what can go in the aluminum bins, and that sometimes stuff that looks like it “should recycle” is just simply trash.

With the inclement weather upon us, you may not see docents as often, but we will be back in the spring. We will be explaining glass separation than to feed our new glass crusher. This will be a major step for ORS and our docents will be an important part of our early success.

The docents are too humble to let me identify them in print and would not let me post photos, but I think they will be OK with recognizing them by first name. To Kathi, Marty, Dave, Barbara, John, and Nancy: On behalf of our Board of Directors and all the staff of the transfer station, we thank you sincerely for your dedication, perseverance, and loyalty as a docent for Orcas Recycling Service. We look forward to working together further in 2021. Now if you could each recruit one new docent.

-Jim “Duff” Duffield, President, ORS Board of Directors
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Before heading out to buy cards and wrapping paper

Before heading out to buy cards and wrapping paper, consider some reuse options.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/a-new-year-resolution-conscious-gift-wrap/
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Welcome new Board Member, Jared Lovejoy! Learn mor

Welcome new Board Member, Jared Lovejoy! Learn more about Jared as well as our other Board Members here:
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/board-members/
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Washington Plastic Bag Ban goes in effect on Jan 1

Washington Plastic Bag Ban goes in effect on Jan 1, 2021.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/washington-plastic-bag-ban-goes-into-effect-jan-1/
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If you're thinking about doing some decluttering a

If you're thinking about doing some decluttering after the Holidays, make sure and grab your Drop-off Appointment soon! http://www.exchangeorcas.org/reservations/

Thanks for all your support as we await the arriva

Thanks for all your support as we await the arrival of our new glass crusher! Visit the link below to learn how we'll be using it to reduce, reuse and recycle on Orcas! http://www.exchangeorcas.org/ors-orders-up-the-future-new-glass-crusher-on-the-way/
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Support and buy local! We’ve got gift cards! ht

Support and buy local! We’ve got gift cards!
https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/Gift-Cards-c49596012
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Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are thankful for this community!
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Where does all our e-waste go? Read the new story

Where does all our e-waste go? Read the new story in the Link in our Bio!
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In our next newsletter we’ll share a cool story

In our next newsletter we’ll share a cool story about where out e-waste goes! Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter (link in bio)!
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Great reuse example: old sweaters repurposed as pi

Great reuse example: old sweaters repurposed as pillow covers!
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#tbt to paint collection at the Household Hazardou

#tbt to paint collection at the Household Hazardous Waste Clean Up event! Thanks to everyone who participated and safely disposed of items like this.
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“Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto.” -Styx . . . #orcas

“Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto.” -Styx
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Oh, the treasures you’ll find...what’s the bes

Oh, the treasures you’ll find...what’s the best item you’ve ever scored at The Exchange?
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#tbt “pre-2020”. . . . #orcasisland #sanjuanis

#tbt “pre-2020”.
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There’s nothing better than a good reuse story!

There’s nothing better than a good reuse story! One of our customers made this adorable piece of baby clothing...from a quilt she found at The Exchange! ❤️
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What are you “dishing” on today? . . . #orcasi

What are you “dishing” on today?
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Sign-up for our monthly newsletter and get the lat

Sign-up for our monthly newsletter and get the latest info on ORS/The Exchange. Link in bio!
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Help us put cardboard in its place! http://www.ex

Help us put cardboard in its place!
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/put-cardboard-in-its-place/
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Like most of the small businesses on Orcas, we are

Like most of the small businesses on Orcas, we are having trouble finding affordable housing for our staff. A number of our employees are looking for rentals right now. If you have any leads, please email us at info@exchangeorcas.org!
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the [social

Thanks to everyone who participated in the [socially distanced] Fall 2020 Great Islands Clean Up.
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/cleaning-up-litter-around-the-island/

Art Trash by Nikyta Palmisani
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Update on The Exchange during COVID. Thanks to eve

Update on The Exchange during COVID. Thanks to everyone for their continued patience!
http://www.exchangeorcas.org/covid-update-alternating-intake-sales-days-working-well/
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Say hi to our featured employee, Anne Garfield! An

Say hi to our featured employee, Anne Garfield! Anne has been on Orcas Island since1987. She picks up jobs wherever and is happy to have landed at The Exchange - and we're happy to have her!
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Don’t forget to visit our online store for finds

Don’t forget to visit our online store for finds like this Remy Men’s Black Leather Jacket! (Ship only option)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remy-Leather-Coat-Mens-Size-42-Black/184266457806?hash=item2ae72302ce:g:SS0AAOSw-~peo1TW
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Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter and stay

Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter and stay informed on all our latest news! Link in bio.
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Chinese Embroidered Silk - available on our "Orcas

Chinese Embroidered Silk - available on our "Orcas Island" online store. Tap the photo to purchase. Pick-up on-island only.

https://exchange-store.shopsettings.com/Framed-Chinese-Embroidered-Silk-p188632455
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A little paint recycling from the Household Hazard

A little paint recycling from the Household Hazardous Waste Round Up.
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Thanks to all the Superheroes - big and small - wh

Thanks to all the Superheroes - big and small - who helped clean up this last week during the #GICU2020 !
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