City of San Rafael Green Initiatives

Have a Christmas Tree that you're not sure what to do with? Check out the flyer and/or link to learn about curb-side pickup options and drop-off locations for composting your tree. Please share this post or link so your Marin friends can learn about proper tree disposal too Find curbside collection dates and drop-off locations here: https://zerowastemarin.org//zero/christmas-tree-recycling/... Zero Waste Marin Marin Sanitary Service

Support LOCAL businesses this holiday season - will you COMMIT to purchasing at least a few gifts locally? What's your favorite local merchant?

Join Drive Clean Bay Area's event this upcoming Monday (12/7) from 130 PM - 230 PM (PST) to learn about EVs, charging, rebates, and other incentives. There will even be a few EV owners to talk about why they don't regret making the switch!

BayREN will be hosting two webinars on energy efficiency in Spanish. Sunday, 12/6 4pm to 5:30pm Tuesday, 12/8 6pm to 7:30pm... La Red de Energía Regional del Área de la Bahía (BayREN) cordialmente le hace una invitación al taller, Programas de Gobierno Locales para Mejorar la Comodidad, Salud y Ahorro de Energía. En estos webinarios, usted aprenderá sobre los programas ofrecidos por su gobierno local, los cuales proporcionan asistencia energética gratuita y reembolsos de hasta $5,000 dólares para el ahorro de energía mientras que le ayudan a mejorar la comodidad y la salud de su hogar. Cuando: Domingo 6 de Diciembre 4pm hasta 5:30pm Martes 8 de Diciembre 6pm hasta 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/programas-de-gobierno-para-mej Canal Alliance Community Action Marin North Marin Community Services

Do you live at a multi-family residence (e.g. apartments)? Are you still throwing your food and other organic waste in the trash? If so, it’s time to take the initiative and get your residence set up with composting through Marin Sanitary Service. It’s not only a positive move for the environment, it’s also the law for most commercial businesses and multi-family residences. Click the link below to read our new Waste Wise Business Spotlight on Sessions Rise Condos and learn about setting up composting at your complex as well as some cool online platforms that are making it easier than ever to find a second life for your gently-used furniture and other consumer goods. https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/december-2020-spotlight-se/

Enter this contest to win a free month of Garbage Service from your very own Marin Sanitary Service! *See details below for how to enter

Are you interested in reducing your personal waste footprint or going Zero Waste but don't know how to start? Well, local store Wild Minimalist is here for you! They recently relocated from San Anselmo to 1320 4th St in Downtown San Rafael and we're so happy to have them join our San Rafael Community. On top of their brick and mortar store, Wild Minimalist has an amazing website that's full of great guides (such as this safety razor guide) and high-quality products that can ...help you to start your Zero Waste journeyjust remember that the most sustainable product is the one you already have! https://wildminimalist.com//5-tips-for-using-a-safety-razor