Help Austin keep multi-layer plastic from landfills!
Hi, I am Austin, a junior at Hillsdale High School who is concerned about the climate crisis. I’m organizing a free pickup of multi-layer plastic on Sat, 1/11 from homes in 94404, with the help of Ridwell who will get it turned into innovative drainage material. Please sign up and spread the word to neighbors so we can make our community a better and less wasteful place!
Register by 8 pm on 1/5/25
"Hi, I'm Austin Saetern Lu! I've noticed growing waste in my community and want to inspire others to reduce landfill waste. We can wash our hands after picking up trash, but the Earth can't clean itself, so don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!”
- Austin, 11th grader at Hillsdale HSHow it works
Collect your multi-layer plastic
This includes many types of flexible, food packaging, none of which can be recyled curbside (see all the details here). Collect it in a plastic bag (which will also be recycled!).
Leave it on your porch
On pickup day, just leave your bag on your porch (or another visible spot) by 8 am and label it “Ridwell.” Austin will come pick it up and bring it to Ridwell!
We’ll make sure your stuff gets recycled
Rather than spend 5,000 years in a landfill, Ridwell’s partner will give your multi-layer plastics new life as leach-free drainage material that can be used instead of PVC pipes!
Let’s clean up 94404!
Questions? Email us at community@ridwell.com.