Throughout my summer-long spell working as an intern with Waste Management’s Public Outreach and Education Team, I had the opportunity to meet with solid waste coordinators and staff from municipalities around King County.

I found the City of Auburn staff to very proud of its recycling program and extremely encouraging of my education and outreach work in their city. After meeting with city staff, I was ready and motivated to engage with multifamily residents and property managers around recycling education and our services.

In conducting outreach, I was surprised to learn how many residents were excited about the household hazardous waste disposal facility in Auburn, where they could drop off their chemicals or fluorescent light bulbs. I also had the opportunity to provide education and outreach at the Auburn International Farmers Market. The event coordinator was over-the-top helpful, and residents were very appreciative that I was there to provide tips on recycling.

I hope that the City of Auburn and Waste Management continue to build a more sustainable community for years to come.

– Adam Ellner, Waste Management intern