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 your One Big Bin in the name of love. In 2024, Americans are expected to spend $27.5 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 […]
3 Slick Reasons To Change Your Own Oil
For weekend joyrides or longer expeditions into the wild, we are truly lucky to live in Placer County. With two national forests in our backyard, making sure our cars and trucks are road-ready has become routine for those of us who like to get our hands dirty. Having the DIY mindset is why we know […]
WPWMA Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Western Placer Waste Management Authority by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial […]
5 Cheerful Ways to Reduce Waste During the Holiday Season
Seasons greetings neighbors! December is upon us and preparing for a joyous holiday season can leave a mountain of waste in our One Big Bins. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans toss 25 percent more trash than during the rest of the year. All of that extra waste adds up to one million more […]
7 Ways To Scare Away the Waste this Halloween
Hello neighbors! The signs are all here: The weather is cooling off, the days are getting shorter, and the smell of pumpkin spice is lingering from every coffee shop in Placer County. It’s October and Halloween is just around the corner! Every year we promise ourselves to not go overboard with the bombardment of […]
