Zero Waste Sonoma

Reminder: free electronic waste recycling event starts tomorrow! June 18-20 at the Santa Rosa Municipal Service Center @ 55 Stony Point Rd. 9A-5P daily. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. ... #zerowaste #sonomacounty #zerowastesonoma #ewaste #recycling

Looking for ideas for a fun and low-waste Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered! #zerowaste #sonomacounty #recologysonomamarin #fathersday

World Refill Day is a global public awareness campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste. On this World Refill Day (and every day) choose to reuse and join millions of people around the world taking action to reduce plastic pollution. #worldrefillday #zerowaste #sonomacounty #reduce #reuse #refuse

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Small changes can have a big impact on the amount of food and materials wasted over the holidays. Check out our tips to reduce waste and support your community this year. #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty #HolidayTips

Christmas trees are recycled into mulch and compost. Only real trees, free of decoration, lights, stands, tinsel and flocking can be recycled. There are three options for Christmas tree recycling in Sonoma County: 1) Curbside residential collection, 2) Drop-off recycling of whole unflocked trees, 3) Non-profit whole tree pickup. Get options: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/materials/christmas-trees

Did you know that Americans dispose 25% more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? There are plenty of low and zero-waste options you can try out this year to limit your household garbage. Let us know how you reduce your waste during the holiday season in the comments! #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty #holidaytips

Decorating for the holidays can be fun and sustainable! Consider a potted tree or a secondhand artificial tree that can be used for many years to come. When it comes to decor, see what you have lying around the house, discover second hand treasures, or find things in nature to design compostable creations. #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty #HolidayDecor

This Saturday only! Reminder Free Mattress Recycling Event. December 5, 2020 in Petaluma. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/50859/2020/12/05

If you were forced to evacuate due to fires and your food has gone bad, please remember to compost! Food scraps and yard debris can go in the green bin, but please remove plastic, glass, and metal packaging first. Condiments and dressings should NOT go down the sink as they will cause clogs. If you can, empty them into the green bin, then rinse and recycle the bottle. #SonomaStrong https://zerowastesonoma.gov/materia/yard-debris-food-scraps

Attention beer drinkers: follow the link to see where you can pick up and return refillable beer bottles for this cutting edge pilot in Sonoma County! Participating will help to collect important data in order to expand the program and guide its success in the future. #refill #reuse #ZeroWaste

Are you ready for Halloween? A spooky fact: some traditional makeup like kohl or surma, and some costume jewelry may contain #lead! Learn more @ https://dtsc.ca.gov/toxics-in-products/lead-in-jewelry/ #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/ --------------------------------------------------------... ¿Está listo para el Halloween? Es un hecho: ¡Algunos maquillajes tradicionales como kohl o surma, y joyas de disfraz pueden contener plomo! Aprenda más @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov//C/ProtectYourChild_En_Spanish.pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/

Reminder Free E-waste Recycling Event starts tomorrow! December 4-6, 2020 in Petaluma. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/6961/2020/12/04

Did you know that lead can be in pottery and ceramic dishware like water crocks, bean pots, or highly decorated Chinese dishes? Learn more at https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20/CLPPB-potterybroch(E).pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/... -------------------------------------------------------- ¿Sabía que el plomo puede estar en cerámica y vajillas de cerámica como vasijas de agua, ollas de frijoles o platos chinos muy decorados? Aprenda más en https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20/CLPPB-potterybroch(S).pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/

Every dollar you spend is a vote you cast for the kind of world you want to live in. - Anna Lappé This holiday season give gifts that are second-hand, ethically made, sustainably sourced, and support small or BIPOC-owned businesses to spread joy!

The Sonoma County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility https://zerowastesonoma.gov//household-hazardous-waste-fac located at the Central Disposal Site will be CLOSED starting December 21, 2020 and will REOPEN January 5, 2021 in order to conduct general maintenance work.

Healthy meals and snacks can help protect your child from #LeadPoisoning. Learn more @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov///MakeHealthierChoices_English.pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/... --------------------------------- Comidas y bocadillos saludables pueden proteger a su niño del envenenamiento con plomo. Aprenda más @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov///MakeHealthierChoices_English.pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/

La Instalaciones de Desperdicios Peligrosos del Hogar del Condado de Sonoma (HHW) https://zerowastesonoma.gov//household-hazardous-waste-fac, localizadas en el Sitio Central de Despojo ESTARAN CERRADAS el 21 de diciembre del 2020 y VOLVERA A ABRIR sus puertas el 5 de enero del 2021. Las Instalaciones estarán cerradas para llevar acabo trabajo general de mantenimiento.

Wondering how you can strive toward zero waste this holiday season? We're here to help! Check back each Tuesday in December for new tips/content. Recology Sonoma Marin, Daily Acts, Renewable Sonoma, 350 Petaluma, The City of Petaluma - Government

Never sand, dry scrape, power wash, or sandblast paint unless you know it does not have lead in it. Learn more about lead-safe remodeling practices @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20Do/CLPPB-Remodeling(E).pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/... ----------------------------------- Nunca lije en seco, lave a presión, o remueva pintura con chorro de arena, excepto si sabes que no contiene plomo. Aprenda más sobre las practicas seguras para trabajar con plomo @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CLPPB-RepaintingorFixingUp(Spanis #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/

October 25-31 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Check back each day to learn about sources of lead and how to prevent exposure. You can also get more information at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020 Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/ ------------------------------------- ¡Del 25 al 31 de octubre es la semana de prevención del envenenamiento con plomo! Regrese cada día para aprender las fuent...es de plomo y como evitar la exposición. También puede obtener más información en www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020 Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/

The Trashion Fashion Show is back (virtually)! Don't miss this inspiring event - Saturday, November 21 at 4pm. The 10th annual Trashion Fashion Show showcases outrageous outfits made from discarded materials. Register online today! https://sonomacommunitycenter.ejoinme.org/trashion... #TrashionFashion

Did you know that for Recology Sonoma Marin, Sonoma County Resource Recovery, and Sonoma Garbage Collectors customers in Sonoma County, aseptic cartons for milk, juice, broth, soup, etc. may be rinsed out and placed in your curbside recycling bin? More info here https://zerowastesonoma.gov//single-stream-blue-recycling-

Vineyard Materials & Pesticide Container Recycle Days Vineyard Materials Recycle Day Date: Thursday, November 12th, 8AM - 1PM Location: Republic Services: 3911 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa... Accepted Materials: Wood waste, treated wood, green waste, scrap metal, bundled plastic fencing, bird netting, soft plastics (irrigation tubing, etc.) This event is only open to vineyard workers/vineyard owners/vineyard managers/wineries with vineyards. ALL OTHER loads brought by customer will be paid for BY CUSTOMER at regular rates. Pesticide Container Recycling Day Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 9:00AM - 3:00PM Location: Wilbur-Ellis Receiving Yard: 160 Grant Avenue, Healdsburg CA 95448 (Access off Healdsburg Ave.) Accepted Materials: Plastic containers ranging in size from 1 pint to 55 gallons Containers 15 gallons and larger MUST be cut into quarters prior to bringing to Recycling Day All plastic lids, plastic/metal handles and rings, label booklets, and plastic sleeves must be removed (glued labels accepted) All containers must be triple-rinsed, punctured, and dried Not accepted: Plastic tubing, PVC pipe, or containers that held motor oil Click here for the Pesticide Container Rinse Certification Form. https://mcusercontent.com//Pesticide_Container_Rinse_Cert_ To view the flyer in English, please click here. https://mcusercontent.com//f3b/2020_Fall_Flyer_English.pdf To view the flyer in Spanish, please click here. https://mcusercontent.com//5f1/2020_Fall_Flyer_Spanish.pdf

Please remember to place your single-use coffee cups in the garbage. Paper sleeves can be recycled.

Did you know that 45,500 tons of food waste ends up in the Sonoma County landfill each year? The Sonoma County Food Recovery Coalition (@UCCESonoma) is committed to reducing food waste in Sonoma County by building community connections and resilience. Learn about reducing food waste and making connections for donating food for people in need. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SCRFC/

Skip the plastic and choose glass or aluminum containers whenever you can. Both are infinitely recyclable meaning they can be recycled over and over again without degrading. #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty

Check out this upcoming event series on healthy soils and carbon gardening, and register for the virtual film screening of Kiss the Ground on October 22, courtesy of Daily Acts and Zero Waste Petaluma https://www.facebook.com//a.292815557550/10157483231432551/

Before you discard your election signs, take a look at this handy list of ideas on how to repurpose them!

Announcing Zero Waste Sonoma's new YouTube channel. View videos about motor oil and filter recycling, as well as COVID-19 impacts on solid waste management in Sonoma County. Check out our Playlist for home composting and worm composting videos. If you like what you see, don't forget to subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8PMO5UZT5VNlMzIldx7yvg/

Now that Halloween is over, remember to compost your pumpkin! Pumpkins placed in your green organics cart https://zerowastesonoma.gov/recycle-dis//curbside-organics are turned into compost, a beneficial soil amendment. Please remove plastic, candles, batteries, and lights from the pumpkin before placing it in your green cart. If the pumpkin is painted, it must go into the garbage.

Join 4 professional chefs for a free webinar on Nov 10. They will share their favorite tricks & tips to get the most out of food, reduce waste, and create delicious dishes! Learn how to extend the shelf life of produce, use up parts of food you didn't know were edible, and use odds+ends to create tasty new eats! https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/8456578535295529231

If you have to purchase water, consider investing in a water filtration system. If that isn’t an option, purchase larger containers made with recycled materials and/or minimum packaging. #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty

The best way to know if there is lead in your child’s body is through a blood lead test. Children on programs such as Medi-Cal, CHDP, or WIC, and all children at risk for lead exposure should get tested at 1 and 2 years old. More @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20Docu/CLPPB-TestingCard.pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/... ------------------------------- La mejor manera de saber si su hijo está envenenado con plomo es por una prueba de sangre. Niños que están bajo programas como Medi-Cal, CHDP, o WIC y también todos los niños que están en riesgo de ser expuesto al plomo deben ser examinados al año y dos años de edad. Aprenda más @ https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20Do/CLPPB-TestingCardSP.pdf #NLPPW2020 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Sonoma County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention https://sonomacounty.ca.gov//Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Pre/

Reminder, this Saturday only! Free Mattress Recycling Event. October 10, 2020 in Cloverdale All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/50857/?locale=en

Reminder Free E-waste Recycling Event starts tomorrow! October 9-11, 2020 in Cloverdale. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event.... Get details here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/14475/2020/10/09

Reminder, this Saturday only! Free Mattress Recycling Event. October 10, 2020 in Cloverdale All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/50857/?locale=en

Reminder Free E-waste Recycling Event starts tomorrow! October 9-11, 2020 in Cloverdale. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event.... Get details here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/14475/2020/10/09

Interested in finding non-toxic and less-toxic solutions for managing pests in and around the home? Download 18 fact sheets / formas informativas in English and 4 fact sheets in Spanish. Visit http://ourwaterourworld.org/Fact-Sheets

This Saturday only! Reminder Free Mattress Recycling Event. October 3, 2020 in Windsor. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details from this from article in The Windsor Times https://zerowastesonoma.gov//two-waste-and-recycling-event

Reminder Free E-waste Recycling Event starts tomorrow! October 2-4, 2020 in Windsor. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event.... Get details from this from this article in The Windsor Times https://zerowastesonoma.gov//two-waste-and-recycling-event

Please put ash from the wildfires that is currently dusting our cars and patios in the garbage. For additional tips: Green compost cart https://zerowastesonoma.gov/.../residents/curbside-organics Blue recycle cart https://zerowastesonoma.gov/./single-stream-blue...Curbside

Every year, more than 100 million trees are cut down to produce 100 billion pieces of junk mail in the U.S. most of which are left unopened before being discarded. We provide tips for you to opt out here: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/reduce/residents/junk-mail. #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty

Meal kits and grocery delivery options are now more popular than ever. Vendors provide single-use insulated bags to keep perishables cold while in transit, and for recurring customers, these bags can start piling up. Here are some tips for how to repurpose insulated bags. www.zerowastesonoma.gov//clever-reuse-ideas-for-insulated- #zerowasteliving #zerowastetips #zerowaste #sonomacounty

A well-planned shopping list will keep you on track and reduce food waste by making sure you only buy what you truly need. To learn more about preventing food loss and saving money, visit www.zerowastesonoma.gov/lifestyle/at-home #zerowaste #sonomacounty

Here is a friendly reminder to periodically flip & spin to extend the life of your mattress!

This Saturday only! Reminder Free Mattress Recycling Event. September 12 in Rohnert Park. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details from this article in The Community Voice... https://www.thecommunityvoice.com//It-is-time-to-purge-e-/ #rohnertpark #sonomacounty See more

Reminder Free E-waste Recycling Event happening now! September 11-13 in Rohnert Park. All Sonoma County residents are encouraged to utilize this public service event. Get details from this article in The Community Voice https://www.thecommunityvoice.com//It-is-time-to-purge-e-/... #rohnertpark #sonomacounty See more

When you're standing in the aisle comparing products, purchase the product with less packaging. It’s the right call when trying to reduce the waste we generate! #ZeroWaste #SonomaCounty

Did you know that over 80% of the materials used to make mattresses can be recycled? Bring your unwanted mattresses, box springs, and futon pads to the Conservation Corps North Bay site located at 365 Blodgett St. in Cotati to have your mattress recycled for free! Open Monday through Thursday 7:30A 3P

Cloth napkins area good way to reduce our reliance on paper products. Use them, wash them (air dry for bonus points), and repeat! You can even take it a step further with reusable cloth towels to replace that counter top roll of paper towels. #zerowastetips #zerowastehome