Help Shape Washington's Recycling Refunds Study

Jennifer Hrachovec
Jul 28
2 min read

Hi Vashon Island Community Council,

Last week, we shared a save-the-date for the Washington Department of Ecology’s Recycling Refunds Study public comment period and upcoming info sessions. We are pleased to share that the public comment period is now open and will remain open through August 10. Comments received will help inform recommendations Ecology will submit to the Washington State Legislature in January 2027.

Submit a public comment and learn more: bit.ly/Ecology-Public-Comment

As a reminder, we are hosting several in-person and virtual info sessions to share study findings and explain how to participate in the public comment process. We hope you’ll join us for a session, and we’d appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your staff, volunteers, and/or community networks. Attached are flyers in English and Spanish with more information about the info sessions.

IN-PERSON INFO SESSIONS

In-person events are designed for local community members and will include light refreshments. Eligible community members who attend may enter a raffle to win one of three $50 gift cards.

Tues, July 21 6-8pm: In-person Session for Yakima County Residents

Washington Fruit Community Center

602 N 4th St, Yakima, WA 98901

(Register for Yakima County session)

Thurs, July 23 6-8pm: In-person Session for Spokane County Residents

Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario

1214 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

(Register for Spokane County session)

Thurs, July 30 6-8pm: In-person Session for King County Residents

Duwamish River Community Hub

8600 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

(Register for King County session)