The ABCs of Motor Oil & Filter Disposal
If you want to be your own DIY mechanic for routine vehicle maintenance at home, you will need to know the ABCs of proper automotive fluid, oil and filter recycling. Free your One Big Bin from spoil with safe disposal of your motor oil. Automotive fluids and parts such as motor oil, oil filters, […]
Healthy Household Hazardous Waste Habits
Household hazardous waste (HHW) comes in many shapes and sizes. Chances are that there is HHW in your home right now stored under a sink, hiding in the garage, or tucked in a storage closet. Do you know how to spot HHW at your home? They tend to sport labels with words like any of […]
Trash & Recycling 101
Your One Big Bin makes it simple to dispose of trash and recycling by allowing you to place it all in the same bin. Thanks to the Western Placer Waste Management Authority’s (WPWMA) Materials Recovery Facility, (MRF pronounced Murf) the sorting is done for you. But before these items are sorted, you hold the power […]
3 Steps To Safely Dispose of Your Used Motor Oil and Filter
Now that you have become an expert at the DIY oil change at home, here are the easy, convenient steps it takes to safely dispose of the used oil you collected. Remember, used motor oil is a hazardous substance that can contain lead and arsenic, and should be treated with care. Here are the three […]
3 Fresh Ideas to Dust Away Waste While Spring Cleaning
Hello neighbors! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the trash has been piling up all winter long. April is here! That means we get to fling open our windows, turn down our thermostats, and figure out how to purge boxes full of junk that’s been hibernating in the garage since the holidays. […]
Tips for Reducing Meal Prep Waste
You’re already making a healthy choice by taking the time to meal prep. Good for you! Now it’s time to make healthy choices for the environment as you meal prep. Sound like too much work? It only takes a little effort to reduce the amount of waste you produce when meal prepping. Prep for […]
How You Can Help Reduce Waste
Reduce your waste and compost for your community! Composting at home is the process of recycling organic material into rich soil. It’s great for the garden and easy! Tips for composting: Place fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells into a compost container or start a pile in your yard. Mix the […]
Rid Responsibly When Seeking a Clutter-free Life
Clutter free is the new “in”.. Popular TV shows and blogs promote minimalism, and keeping only possessions that “inspire joy”. And now, the rampant consumerism of yesteryear is giving way to the new principles of minimalism. So this spring, go beyond the single trip to the nonprofit thrift shop and actually do a purge. […]
3 Heartfelt Ways to Reduce Waste for Valentine’s Day
Hello neighbors. It’s February! That means romance is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. But what’s sure to break your heart is the vast amount of waste we toss into our One Big Bin in the name of love. In 2017, Americans were expected to spend $18.2 billion dollars trying to help cupid’s aim […]
3 Types of Gear You’ll Need to Change Your Oil at Home
If you’re interested in changing your car’s oil you will need some gear to make sure your DIY oil change goes off without a hitch. Remember, there are plenty of resources online that take you step-by-step on how to do an oil change at home, including full video instruction. Here is a list of the […]
