County of OrangeRecycling News Spring 2019

Proudly serving the communities of: Coto de Caza, Cowan Heights, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, North Tustin, Orange Park Acres, Wagon Wheel and the Canyons

Free Bulky Item Pick UpsDoing a little spring cleaning? Let us help! Schedule a bulky item pick up. Residents receive two free bulky item pick ups per year, with up to four items per pick up. Acceptable items include furniture and appliances, or up to 20 bags of trash or green waste. Electronic waste, such as TVs, computers, monitors and DVDs, can also be picked up. Please call the Customer Service Center at (949) 642-1191 at least 48 hours in advance of your collection day to schedule a pick up.

Travel Green this Spring: Seven Simple Tips to

Reduce Waste on the Road As we make our plans for spring break travel and fun in the sun, let’s consider ways to reduce ourenvironmental impact.

1. Recycle your waste by utilizing the hotel’s recycling program. If your hotel doesn’t recycle, consider leaving feedback encouraging them to go green in the future.

2. Bring along a metal canteen or reusable water bottle to avoid buying plastic water bottles.

3. Carry an eco-friendly bag for shopping and souvenirs.

4. Buy products and souvenirs that produce less waste.

5. Ask housekeeping not to change towels and bedding every day. These items account for 40% of a hotel’s total hot water consumption.

6. Bring your own toiletries rather than using pre-packaged ones.

7. Use electronic tickets when you can. Save these documents to your mobile device or through the airline’s mobile app.

WASTE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE1-866-WM RECYCLE (949) 642-1191 home.wm.com/orange-county

HolidaysWaste Management observes the

following holidays:

-New Year’s Day-Memorial Day

-Independence Day-Labor Day

-Thanksgiving Day-Christmas Day

*Residential collection service will be delayed one day following the above holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delays.

AB 341 – California’s Mandatory Commercial Recycling LawOn July 1, 2012, Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) became effective in the State of California. This law requires businesses that generate at least four cubic yards of solid waste per week and multi-family complexes with five or more units, to have a recycling program in place. Waste Management is pleased to provide commercial recycling services that can help your business comply with State Assembly Bill 341. To sign up for recycling, contact Waste Management at (949) 642-1191 or visit home.wm.com/orange-county. Waste Management will provide all the materials and resources needed to start a successful program!

On Sept. 28, 2014, a new law called Assembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) became effective in the State of California. This law requires businesses to recycle their organic materials, depending on the amount of waste they generate per week. As part of California’s recycling and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target, businesses are required to divert food scraps and food-soiled paper that is mixed in with food waste from their waste streams, while multi-family buildings with five or more units are required to collect and recycle yard trimmings. These organic materials account for nearly one-third of the approximately 30 million tons of waste destined for California’s landfills each year. Diverting organics from landfills for processing reduces landfill GHG emissions and produces sustainable products that contribute to soil health, plant nutrition, water conservation and carbon sequestration. Waste Management is pleased to provide commercial organic recycling services that can help your business comply with State Assembly Bill 1826. To learn more about this mandate, visit: www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Recycle/Commercial/Organics or contact Waste Management at (949) 642-1191 to inquire about commercial organics recycling services.

AB 1826 – California’s Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Law

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Orange County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste safely, and for free, at any of the four locations below:

More information about household hazardous waste disposal is available at 714-834-4000 and at oclandfills.com/hazardous.

The centers listed above are open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm.

Visit the Materials Exchange ProgramOrange County residents can take home partially used household, yard, and car care products for FREE. The material exchange program is located at each of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers. It’s Easy! You don’t need to drop anything off to pick up an item. Be sure to stop at any of the County’s four centers next time you need any products for a project. You can choose up to five items per week, per household. That way we have enough free items for everyone who uses the Material Exchange Program. It’s easy and it’s FREE!

Anaheim 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA. 92806

Huntington Beach 17121 Nichols Street - Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA. 92647

Irvine6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA. 92618

San Juan Capistrano32250 La Pata Ave, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675