King County seeks partners for 'Waste Free Holidays'

Deadline for businesses to partner in annual promotion is Oct. 6

King County Solid Waste Division invites businesses and organizations that offer "experience gifts" to join its award-winning waste prevention program, Waste Free Holidays.

Now in its 11th year, this program encourages residents to "give an experience instead of stuff." Other than providing the discounted offer to customers, there are no additional costs for businesses to participate.

Waste Free Holidays participating partners are required to offer discounts of at least 15 percent on gift certificates or other services from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. King County and the City of Seattle, a co-sponsor of the program, promote Waste Free Holidays - and its partners - with an extensive media campaign.

In 2005, more than 110 King County businesses and organizations participated, offering discounts from 15 to 50 percent on tickets, memberships, or gift certificates for concerts, plays, sporting events, recreation, museums, restaurants, massages and other "experience" gifts.

If your business is interested in becoming a partner this year, please visit the Waste Free Holidays Web site at www.wastefreeholidays.com to apply. Click on the King County/Seattle section, and then click on "Apply to Join WFH." The deadline for applications is Friday, Oct. 6. King County reserves the right to limit participation.

For more information on Waste Free Holidays, contact Angela Wallis at 206-296-4432, angela.wallis@kingcounty.gov, or Tom Watson at 206-296-4481, tom.watson@kingcounty.gov.