On November 8, 2016, California voters approved the passage of Proposition 67, Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags. Referendum The new law takes effect immediately and applies to every community statewide. For more information on what this means, please visit CalRecycle. West County Cities Enact Ordinances to Encourage the Use of Reusable Bags in Retail Establishments […]
Did you know motorcycle owners change their own oil 5 times more than average motorists? Used oil and filters are considered hazardous materials and unlawful dumping is prohibited by law. Recycling is the only legal way to dispose of them. Visit RidersRecycle.com to look up useful tips and resources, participate in the 5 minute survey, […]
Pharmaceuticals Now Present in the Environment Pharmaceuticals are being detected in water and soil by scientists worldwide. A 2002 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study found pharmaceutical and personal care product contaminants in 80 percent of 139 streams sampled in 30 states. Pharmaceuticals enter wastewater treatment plants through either excretion or flushing of unused medications. These […]
Improper disposal of used or unwanted “sharps” (needles, syringes, lancets and other sharps items) can cause a serious injury and pose health risks to the public and waste workers. Waste workers are exposed to potential needle stick injuries and potential infection when inappropriate containers break open inside garbage trucks or sharps become exposed when sent […]
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