guide to Woodland s Waste & RECYCLing Services RECYCLE Paper, Magazines, Flattened Cardboard Aluminum & Metal Cans (clean) Papel, Revistas, Cartón Aplanado Glass Bottles & Jars Latas de Metal y Aluminio (limpio) Plastics #s Botellas y Frascos de Vidrio Foam Containers & Packaging Poliestireno Plastic Bags & Wrappers Bolsas de Plástico Coated Containers & Cartons Cártones Plásticos Plásticos con Simbolos Soiled Containers Recipientes Sucios Electronics & Hazardous Waste Desechos Peligrosos
Introduction directory The City of Woodland s Environmental Services Division oversees trash collection, recycling and other community environmental programs. Waste Management is Woodland s franchise waste hauler. City of Woodland State law requires that we divert at least 50% of community solid waste from landfills through source reduction, recycling, and composting. In addition, in 2011, California set the ambitious goal of reaching a 75% diversion rate by 2020. 661-2059 recycle@cityofwoodland.org www.cityofwoodland.org/recycle Waste Management Environmental rebates available to Woodland residents. Visit www.cityofwoodland.org/rebates for applications and more information. 3 Trash Customer Service 662-8748 Recycling Coordinator 406-4332 Other Resources Table T bl off Contents: C t t Yolo County Central Landfill 666-8729 Woodland Biomass 661-6095 4 5 Recycling 6 8 Green Waste 9 10 Hazardous Waste 11 13 14 Spring 2013 1 Waste & Recycling Website This booklet is provided to help you understand how to do your part in helping Woodland meet its goal. Reuse 661-5962 Email As of 2011, Woodland has reached a 62% diversion rate. We are working toward 75%. Waste Management Services Public Works Main Line ENVIRO WOOD AND @EnviroWoodland Printed on recycled paper 2
Waste Manage ment services General Information Holiday Service Delays Carts may not be serviced if they are overloaded, are not accessible, or include inappropriate materials. There are no collection services on these holidays: See Holiday Service Delays on the next page for exceptions to normal service. Residential Cart Services Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on service day and remove them within 24 hours. If the holiday falls on a weekday, services will be delayed by one day the rest of that week. For example, if your normal service day is Thursday, during Thanksgiving week, your collection will be on Friday. Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday. Place carts 3 feet apart and 3 feet from other objects. All carts are serviced weekly! Commercial Services Trash and recycling bins are available in several sizes. Bulky Waste Event Every year in April, Waste Management holds a Bulky Waste Drop-Off & Recycling Event for Woodland residents free of charge. The following items are accepted for recycling or disposal: Waste Management offers free assisted service to senior and disabled customers who are unable to roll their carts to the curb. To apply, call (530) 406-4332. appliances clean wood rigid plastics! " # " " electronic waste furniture carpet other bulky waste No hazardous waste accepted! pted! Look in the quarterly newsletter included in your Waste Management bill for details on upcoming bulky waste events, or contact Waste Management at (530) 406-4332. 3 4
Trash Recycling Waste Services All residential carts and commercial bins are serviced at least once per week. Businesses and apartments may request additional pickups. The items below are accepted in trash containers. Plastic bags / wrap Soil / dirt / sod Food waste Rocks / concrete Tissues / paper towels! Foam containers Pet waste Auto glass / safety glass Disposable diapers Mirrors / windows " # No hazardous waste. See page 11 for proper disposal. It s Good For The Environment! Reducing waste and recycling helps to R conserve and protect our natural resources. I helps to preserve the environment, nature and It wildlife for future generations. Waste Management collects recyclables all in W for recycling, see pages 7 & 8. Residential Recycling Curbside recycling is available to all residents in single family homes and is serviced weekly. Business & Apartment Recycling Does Your Business Generate Hazardous Waste? $ % $ $ ' about the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) program at 1-800-207-8222 to properly dispose of hazardous waste. State law and the municipal code require businesses that generate 4 cubic yards or more e of waste per week and apartments with 5 or more units to have recycling programs. All other businesses and apartments are also encouraged to recycle. CRV Redemption Centers Waste Less, Recycle More & Save Money! Call 406-4332 to request an assessment of your trash and recycling needs for your home or business. 5 When you buy certain beverages, you pay a CRV (California Refund Value) deposit. Recycle your CRV containers at these locations and get your money back: Green Zone Recycling 225 Industrial Way, 661-6800 Solorzano Recycling (Mall) 1264 E Gibson Rd, (916) 218-2646 1310 E Beamer St, 662-8253 Solorzano Recycling (True Value) 345 W Main St, (916) 218-2646 Metro Auto Dismantling & Steel Yolo Employment Services 19389 Co Rd 102, 662-0257 660 6th St, 662-8616 6
7 8 Plastic Bags & Wrappers Bolsas de Plástico Foam Containers & Packaging Poliestireno Botellas y Frascos de Vidrio Glass Bottles & Jars Papel, Revistas, Cartón Aplanado Cártones Plásticos Coated Containers & Cartons Paper, Magazines, Flattened Cardboard Recipientes Sucios Soiled Containers Desechos Peligrosos Electronics & Hazardous Waste Plásticos con Simbolos Plastics #s Latas de Metal y Aluminio (limpio) Aluminum & Metal Cans (clean) RECYCLE
Be Smart, Use The Cart! Green Green waste services are provided only to residents in single family homes. Commercial customers are prohibited from placing green waste in the street. Waste Street Pile Pickup Schedule 9 Acceptable Materials Grass Prunings (up to 6 diameter) Branches (under 5 long) Palm material Stumps Other plant material Concrete / gravel / soil / sod Animal waste Other non-plant material Carts Street Piles Large branches, tree stumps and untreated wood can be taken to Woodland Biomass for free recycling. Call 661-6095 for details. Street t Sweeping All streets are swept weekly to help keep Woodland clean and Please move vehicles off of the street during your street sweeping day to ensure streets are cleaned thoroughly. Schedule Non-Leaf Drop Season (February 1 - October 31) Weekly cart service Weekly street sweeping Monthly street pile service Leaf Drop Season Weekly cart service Weekly street sweeping Weekly street pile service During February through October, street piles are picked up once per month and should be used for green waste that is too large to place in the cart. Never put grass in the street! pickup for your neighborhood is. See page 9 for a list of materials that are acceptable in the carts and street piles. Look for the green waste map with a calendar in your Waste Management bill or online at www.cityofwoodland.org/recycle. 10
Hazardous Waste It s illegal to throw HHW in the trash! H Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is often > # " threat to human health and the enviroment if not disposed of properly. Free HHW Drop-Off Events F Every Friday & Saturday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm ' " " * "" 44090 County Road 28H, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 666-8729 Universal Waste Universal Waste is a more common type of hazardous waste that can still pose a threat to humans and the environment. These items are accepted daily for free recycling at the ; ' " * "" + "" $ 7 " " ; Electronics: Best Buy - 2165 Bronze Star Dr. Green Zone Recycling - 225 Industrial Way Wayy Items accepted include: acids, poisons & solvents automotive? # car & household batteries $ # " & tubes gasoline & # " household cleaners paint (oil & latex) mercury thermometers & thermostats pesticides & herbicides pharmaceuticalss (non-controlled) pool chemicals propane tanks syringes (containerized) used motor oil & "...and more! Household Batteries: City Hall - 300 First St. Community & Senior Center - 2001 East St. County Admin. Building - 625 Court St. County Health Dept. - 137 N. Cottonwood St. t.. County Public Works - 292 W. Beamer St. Corner Drug Co. - 602 Main St. D.E.S.S. - 25 N. Cottonwood St. Nugget Market - 157 Main St. Orchard Supply Hardware - 1350 E. Main St. t Presbyterian Church - 1324 Columbia Dr. Radio Shack (inside mall) - 1250 E Gibson Rd. Sears - 427 Main St. Target - 2185 Bronze Star Dr. Waste Management - 1324 Paddock Pl. Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes: Home Depot - 1860 E. Main St. (bulbs only) Orchard Supply Hardware - 1350 E. Main St. St. 11 Senior & disabled Yolo County residents who are unable to drive may call (530) 666-8856 to schedule a free HHW pick up (no e-waste). 12
Used oil Recycling Reuse 13 Curbside Collection service. Here s how: Contact Waste Management of Woodland at (530) 662-8748 Used oil can be recycled for free at the following locations: These sites will pay 40 per gallon upon request bag and seal tight. Drain used motor oil into container and secure cap. curb on your normal cart service day. empty oil container. Never mix used oil with other pour oil down a storm drain or sewer. Oil doesn t wear out, it just gets dirty! as good as virgin oil. AutoZone - 90 W. Main St. O Reilly Auto Parts - 16 W. Court St. SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up - 216 W. Main St. Sundance Express Lube - 420 Pioneer Ave. Tractor Supply Co. - 1390 E. Main St. Woodland Tractor & Equipment - 95 W. Kentucky Ave. OIL The best way to cut down on your waste is to reduce the amount of stuff you buy. The second best thing is to reuse it! Here are some tips on reducing your waste: Buy what you need and use what you buy Rent, lend or borrow instead of buying new items Buy durable items that will last longer One Person s Trash Is Another Person s Treasure! The following organizations accept various items for reuse. Call ahead to determine what is accepted at each location. Food Bank of Yolo County 1244 Fortna Ave, 662-0690 Fourth & Hope Thrift Shop 607 Main St, 668-1599 Goodwill Thrift Store 120 Main St, 668-8249 Goodwill Express 1849 E Gibson Rd, 406-7990 My Sister s Closet 530 Main St, 669-6739 Close the loop--buy products made from recycled materials Buy used items when possible Donate used items to thrift stores or charities, or offer them, through consignment stores to others Consider repairing items instead of buying new ones Salvation Army 430 College St, 662-6129 Sweet Potato Pie 528 Main St, 662-8000 Thrift Store Outlet 106 W Main St, 669-6988 Woodland Toy Library 1017 Main St, 666-2918 Yolo Comm. Care Continuum 168 College St, 661-5525 Also check out craigslist.org and freecycle.org online! 14
City of Woodland Environmental Services 42929 County Road 24 Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 661-2059 @EnviroWoodland