Get to Know Organics Recycling
Starting in 2022, many cities across California will be rolling out new organic waste recycling programs under SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). Although this may sound brand new to you, organic waste consists of everyday items you are already familiar with. Organic waste includes everyday items like food scraps, lawn and leaf clippings, and soiled paper […]
Clear Away the FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease)
Do not let FOG (fats, oils and grease) dampen your bright days or drains! FOG stands for fats, oils, and grease. We all produce FOG when we cook with meats, oil, butter or margarine, lard, sauces, and dairy products. You might already know that pouring FOGs down your sink will lead to major plumbing issues, […]
Stay Sharp on Medical Waste Disposal
Pokes and pricks from used sharps are scarier than any Halloween movie! Stay sharp this season and fall into the habit of always disposing of sharps and medications the right way. “Sharps” is the term used for hypodermic needles, pen needles, lancets, and other home-use devices used to penetrate the skin for medication delivery. Medications […]
Recharge What You Know About Battery Recycling
Kids Love Recycling!
It is August and that means back to school for our Placer County kiddos. Time for early mornings with packed lunches, backpacks filled with completed homework and “see you this afternoon” forehead kisses. While teachers educate our kids about math, English, science and history, it is our duty as parents, community members and loved […]
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. […]
