COVID-19 Updates Updated June 22, 2020 43 employees have tested positive over the last two weeks with the majority coming from our Marin Resource Recovery Facility. Marin County Deputy Health Officer and other County Health officials visited the site Friday.
Making the Most of Our Food During Stay-at-Home During this difficult time, moving toward zero waste may not be at the top of our to-do lists. The COVID-19 restrictions present multiple challenges to our usual waste reduction habits. For example,
Tips for Reducing Waste During the Pandemic Part 2 Overall Think about how to reduce, reuse, and repair during this time. We are not going to recycle our way out of the plastic pollution crisis, and as we make everyday
Tips for Reducing Waste During the Pandemic Overall Think about how to reduce, reuse, and repair during this time. We are not going to recycle our way out of the plastic pollution crisis, and as we make everyday adjustments
We know that collecting food waste for composting can be… well, downright yucky. Here are some tips to keep that “yuck factor” to a minimum. Wash your kitchen compost pail regularly with soap and water. Some pails are even dishwasher
Check out Matthew Pera’s May 31, 2019 Marin IJ article titled “Plastic bans are a growing trend in Marin” to learn about the challenges recyclers are facing selling plastics and the steps some of our local cities are taking to
This guide was produced by Marin Sanitary Service, Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, WM EarthCare, Mill Valley Refuse Service, Recology Sonoma Marin, and Bay Cities Refuse. The special section was published May
What is recycling contamination? It’s anything put in your curbside containers that does not belong there. For example, if you are putting all of your recyclables in plastic bags, the plastic bag would be considered a contaminant because it is
In 2014, Marin Sanitary Service conducted a waste characterization study to find out what was being collected in residential landfill carts. The study found that less than half of the material collected was classified as ”true garbage.” Approximately 38% of
Use LED Holiday Lights LED lights last up to 10 times longer and use 80% less energy than traditional incandescent lights. Also, never place any holiday lights in your recycling cart. Re-Charge it! Replace your alkaline batteries with rechargeable ones.
