Size DOES matter...of garbage carts, that is!

Well, I did it. We switched to the smaller garbage cart. The city says it only holds 2 tall kitchen size bags... But, I figured we are up for it since the majority of our "garbage" can be recycled in some fashion:

• Organic Material --> Green organics cart (at least in Linden Hills, for now...)
  
• Recyclable plastics, glass, paper, boxboard, cardboard, etc --> Curbside recycling
• #5 plastics (tub plastics, yogurt containers) --> "Gimme 5" collection at Whole Foods or Linden Hills Co-op
• Plastic bags, plastic wrap, other plastics --> It's In the Bag collection at most grocery stores

So, what's left? Not much really. (Well, disposable diapers for one...but that's for another time.) So, the picture is what our curb looked like this morning - a non-recycling collection day though.

Wanna switch too? Just call the city of Minneapolis Solid Waste Division (311 or 612-673-2917) and request the change (and make a comment below). It'll save you $2/month too!

Plus, the little cart is just so darn cute, isn't it?! And your neighbors are bound to notice and be inspired to make the switch too!

Stay tuned...I'll keep y'all posted on how it goes!