Published Jun 2021
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Learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle used motor oil--and why it matters.
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Published Sep 2020
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Conozca los peligros de la pintura con plomo y la contaminación.
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Published Sep 2020
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Los Angeles County is committed to cleaning up lead contamination. What you need to know about lead paint and contamination now.
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Published Mar 2020
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Recycling in rural communities looks different than in urban areas. But Mono County has innovative, creative ways for people to recycle glass, aluminum, plastic and cardboard, as well as fishing line, mattresses and paint.
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Published May 2019
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Governmental agencies, local business and environmental groups are working together to educate the public on the need to minimize toxic products and how to handle them safely.
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Published Mar 2019
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There's a wrong way and a right way to recycle your batteries. But if you're not supposed to put them in the trash, then were are they supposed to go? In truth, batteries in the trash are a huge danger to recycling facilities. There are four easy steps to avoid this danger: Collect your batteries, tape their terminals, zip them in a clear zip-top plastic bag, and place them on top of your recycling or garbage carts, depending on your hauler. Learn more about how to keep San Mateo clean and safe by reading on!
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Published Feb 2019
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Aprenda cómo puede ayudar a Oceanside utilizando correctamente sus contenedores de acera para deshacerse adecuadamente los desechos domésticos peligrosos.
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Published Feb 2019
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From reducing contamination in our recycling bins to proper disposal of sharps and other household hazardous waste, there's a lot we can do to keep Oceanside beautiful. Look inside to learn more about how you can help Oceanside by using your curbside carts and properly disposing of household hazardous materials.
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Film plastics are extremely harmful to the recycling process. Learn what types of plastics you can put into the recycling cart and what you should do with plastic bags instead.
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Visionaries at Marin Sanitary Service explain what "contamination" is, and why it's dangerous to the recycling process.
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Published Sep 2018
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Learn why organics recycling is just the latest way Yolo County is making sure our community doesn't "waste" our waste.
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Published Sep 2018
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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!
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Published Aug 2018
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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.
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Published Aug 2018
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Improperly disposing of medications or needles can have a serious effect on a community — such as fueling addiction, threatening public safety and polluting important waterways. Learn how the California Product Stewardship Council and its partners in San Joaquin County have made proper disposal of medications and medical sharps easy throughout the region — and how you can help keep the region safe!
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Published Jun 2018
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Proteja las vías fluviales y las playas de Oceanside reciclando el aceite de motor y los filtros usados de aceite.
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Published Jun 2018
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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.
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Published Mar 2018
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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.
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Published Jun 2016
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In 2010, approximately 120 million gallons of lubricating oil were sold in California. That oil is a necessary component of operating our cars, boats and agricultural machinery. But once it’s done its job, where does the oil go? Some of it (24 million gallons) is burned off or leaked out by engines. But the majority (83 million gallons) is recycled. The remaining 13 million gallons? It likely ends up improperly disposed of down storm drains, into lakes or streams, or thrown in the garbage. Learn why it's important to recycle and reduce the consumption of oil.
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Published Jun 2016
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Out of concern for the environment, California requires that all hazardous materials, such as pesticides, paints and batteries, be kept out of landfills. But what is a resident supposed to do with all that stuff? The answer is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). San Benito County residents can bring their HHW to the disposal facility or visit any number of retail disposal locations. Lack of knowledge of how and where to dispose of certain items is leading to materials going into the landfill, where they could pose environmental problems. Many times, HHW involves reusing the material, closing the loop in the recycling process. Gain a better understanding of how and why they should dispose of their HHW properly.
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Published Nov 2015
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Out of concern for the environment, California requires that all hazardous materials, such as pesticides, paints and batteries, be kept out of landfills. But what is a resident supposed to do with all that stuff? The answer is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Sacramento County residents can bring their HHW to four locations to dispose of these materials free of charge, or they can seek out any number of community disposal options. Lack of knowledge of how and where to dispose of certain items is leading to materials going into the landfill, where they could pose environmental problems. Many times, HHW reuses the material, closing the loop in the recycling process. This publication gives residents a better understanding of how and why they should dispose of their HHW properly.
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