SB 1383 – Combating Climate Change Through Composting! MSS Fall Newsletter 2021 Our Fall newsletter should have arrived, check your mailbox! In case you missed it, we’ve included it below or you can download the full PDF here. Remember, if
Marin Sanitary Service is Committed to Overcoming Racism and Injustice We are appalled by events involving racial injustice in the U.S. The murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd show how much work we have to do to build a
COVID-19 Updates Updated May, 2021 General Marin Sanitary Service Information Where can I find updates about MSS and policies on COVID-19? You can see the News section of our website, and follow us on social media. We’re on Facebook and
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
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.
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