Environment

Yolo County Integrated Waste Management Division

It's What You Do With It When You're Done With It

Learn why organics recycling is just the latest way Yolo County is making sure our community doesn't "waste" our waste.

Published September, 2018

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City of West Sacramento

It's What You Do With It When You're Done With It

Learn why organics recycling is just the latest way Yolo County is making sure our community doesn't "waste" our waste.

Published September, 2018

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RethinkWaste

¿Tiene Baterías?

Desechar sus baterías en los carritos azul o negro puede causar daños graves a las instalaciones de reciclaje y a sus empleados. ¡Afortunadamente, desecharlas correctamente es simple y fácil en el área de servicio de RethinkWaste!

Published September, 2018

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RethinkWaste

Más limpio juntos

¡Los mercados globales del reciclaje han cambiado radicalmente! Siga leyendo para ver cómo puede ayudar.

Published September, 2018

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RethinkWaste

Got Batteries?

Throwing your batteries into your blue or black carts can cause serious damage to recycling facilities and their employees. Luckily, disposing of them correctly is simple and easy in the RethinkWaste service area! Read on to learn how you can easily keep your community safe.

Published August, 2018

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RethinkWaste

Cleaner Together

Global recycling markets have radically shifted! See how properly using RethinkWaste's blue, green and black carts can keep workers safe, the community clean and recycling prices from rising.

Published August, 2018

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The City of Oceanside

Protect, Collect, Recycle. Do Your Part!

Improperly disposing of used oil and used oil filters can have a serious consequences. Luckily, disposal can be easy! Learn how to protect Oceanside's waterways and beaches by recycling used oil and oil filters properly the first time.

Published June, 2018

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The City of Oceanside

Proteger, Recoger, Reciclar. ¡Colabore!

Proteja las vías fluviales y las playas de Oceanside reciclando el aceite de motor y los filtros usados de aceite.

Published June, 2018

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Nevada State Parks

Your Next Adventure is Calling

With 25 state parks in Nevada, there's an excursion fit for every visitor. Discover some of Nevada's hidden gems and tips for a fulfilling outdoor vacation!

Published June, 2018

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Butte County Beverage Recycling

Recycle It Right!

After you've quenched your thirst, find out how to make sure your beverage container gets recycled the right way.

Published June, 2018

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Waste management agencies of Marin and Sonoma counties

Recycle Right

Just because an item is thrown into the recycling cart doesn't mean it will get recycled. Worse, it can contaminate other recyclables and cause entire loads of otherwise recyclable items to end up in the landfill — incurring huge costs, damages and lost revenue along the way. Recycling right can be easy, but you have to know the correct way to do so as a resident, business or school!

Published April, 2018

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Valley Clean Energy

The Power to Choose

A new, local power company gives residents the chance to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce their electric bill.

Published April, 2018

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Center for Land-Based Learning

Caring for Our Watersheds 2018

Caring for Our Watersheds, a joint program of Nutrien and the Center for Land-Based Learning, empowers students to imagine, develop and create solutions in their local watersheds through an environmental proposal writing contest. Up to $10,000 in cash is available to students so that they can turn their ideas into reality.

Published April, 2018

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Sacramento-area Municipalities and Waste Management Services

Recycle It Right

Sacramento-area recycling carts are being contaminated with food residue, plastic bags, hazardous materials and other trash — things that don’t belong there. If recyclables don’t get “cleaner,” they may have to go to the landfill. Not only is that harmful to the environment, it could increase waste management costs for residents. The solution to this problem is simple — and it starts with you. Find out what can and can’t be recycled in your recycling cart.

Published March, 2018

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Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency

This Land Is Our Land

Tehama County is making it easier to recycle household hazardous waste (HHW), which contains hazardous materials that can contaminate or land and pose a risk to the waste workers that handle them. Of particular concern are 1 lb. propane gas cylinders, which are used in outdoor recreational areas for heating, cooking and lighting. In this publication, learn how Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency is creating safe ways to collect and recycle propane cylinders and what residents can do to properly recycle all HHW items.

Published March, 2018

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County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works

Imagine No Waste

Santa Cruz County is getting closer to a world with no waste. Inside, find stories about how the county is at the forefront of waste reduction and recycling, and what you can do to help! Combat overflowing landfills and climate change with help from the County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works.

Published December, 2017

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