A Busman’s Holiday
When Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) recently held a public, scheduled [...]
What’s Your Recycling Knowledge?
How much do you know about contaminated recycling? [...]
New Docent Joins the Team
Gary Tone has recently joined the ORS/The Exchange docent team [...]
Exchange Begins Styrofoam Recycling Trial
The Exchange receives a large volume of Styrofoam packing material, [...]
ORS Launches Pilot Program to Recycle Pill Bottles
Brown plastic pill bottles are not accepted in mixed recycling—but [...]
Free Lightbulb Recycling Program Comes To Abrupt Halt
In late 2025 it was announced that the Washington State-mandated [...]
Meet Our Newest Board Member and Docent
The leadership of Orcas Recycling Services (ORS)/The Exchange, and our [...]
Another Way to Docent
Our docents have our respect and thanks. They bring [...]
Not All Aluminum Is Created Equal
Of all the things that Orcas Recycling Services "freecycles" - [...]
Grinding for Good
Depending on who you ask, 20–25% of all garbage [...]