Burbank Recycle Center

ANNOUNCEMENT: Online Community Meeting - City’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update Date: 11/05/2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The City of Burbank is hosting a public meeting to introduce the Plan, answer resident's questions, and gather ideas on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Residents can also share ideas through the online climate survey, www.burbankca.gov/climateactionplan or call Fred Ramirez or Karen Pan at 818-238-5187.... Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://burbankca.zoom.us/j/92291404488 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 922 9140 4488 Quick Links: 2013 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan 2019 Update Planning Board Meeting (October 28, 2019) City Council Meeting (November 19, 2019) Staff Report Power Point Presentation 2019 Assessment

If you have a wetsuit that is not donatable or can be used again, landfill is not the only option--turn it into a yoga mat! Or let these folks do it for you.... https://www.sugamats.com/recycling

Displaced workers during Covid-19 or those seeking new careers can find stability, good pay with benefits, and a fulfilling way to help the environment through appliance REPAIR! Every dishwasher, dryer and fridge that gets repaired, is one less that ends up entering our disposal system. Even better, you don't need to go into debt to learn this skill that can transfer to any part of the country. Now, that a form of sustainability--for workers! Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Reboot... your career! https://www.washingtonpost.com//appliance-repair-services/ See more

Bin confused about recycling? You now have answers....at your disposal! https://www.youtube.com/watch

Time to clean out the medicine cabinet again! The bi-annual used medication collection event returns Saturday, October 24th at the Burbank Police Department! This event however, is contactless so please adhere to the public safety guidelines. It's your easiest and best chance to RESPONSIBLY dispose of all kinds of meds to keep from harming our environment.... And remember, no matter what you are told, you should never FLUSH any medications in the toilet. #dontrushtoflush

Want to learn how to compost? The Burbank Recycle Center now offers free Zoom webinar workshops. We have many dates available, including one this Friday at noon. Registration required: https://www.burbankca.gov//e/recycle-center-event-sign-ups

Progress can still be made, even in a pandemic. Exciting to see forward thinking by pasing this law now to implement later (and enough time to start preparing for the transition). https://www.cnn.com//wo/plastic-ban-canada-trnd/index.html

TerraCycle is a group that works with national brands to create specific collection programs for hard to recycle products through individual mail-in programs. This narrow approach is most certainly not a scalable or sustainable solution (mailing!!), however, taking advantage of available brand-sponsored programs can help send companies a strong signal on how much the public wants the products they buy to be recyclable, durable or truly compostable. Here is a list of the FRE...E programs that are offered--meaning consumers should NOT be paying to mail the collected materials back. https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades Please email [email protected] about your experience if you do take part in the free take back program. And spread the word, invite friends and neighbors to join you and share a box, start one at work, etc..!!

Avoiding the use of disposables in cleaning is one way to reduce your waste footprint and save money! Look at these cool yet simple DIY reusable covers for things like Swiffers! Once you master these, make more for friends and family to "give a whole new meaning" for cleaning: REUSE!... https://www.pinterest.com/pin/283586107772658380/

If you have household hazardous wase you need to dispose of, the Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Collection Centers are open. Check for Covid-19 instructions and hours of operation. https://www.lacitysan.org//s-lsh-/s-lsh-wwd-s-c-hw-safemc#!

Reducing waste IS good business! https://techcrunch.com//businesses-reducing-trash-and-pl/

The first ever Zoom compost workshop is filled up but we have just announced several more dates to choose from. Registration required: https://www.burbankca.gov//e/recycle-center-event-sign-ups