Mendo Recycle Happenings and More!

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Companies are lying about whether their products can be recycled. California's putting a stop to it

Link to original article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/9/9/2051297/-California-to-ban-use-of-recycling-symbols-on-products-that-aren-t-actually-getting-recycled We're being buried in plastics, and not even 10% of it is getting recycled—no matter what the labels say.

Sep 14, 2021 08:39 AM Read More

Russian River Clean Up September 18th

To volunteer, please pre-register at https://forms.gle/6R4NEuAv2cfM6kN68 by September 10.

Aug 30, 2021 11:14 AM Read More

1 LB Propane Cylinder Exchange Saturday 8/6 9am-1pm

Announcement!!!For Saturday 8/6 only, we will be holding a propane cylinder exchange. For 1 lb propane cylinders only you may visit our collection without an appointment to meet with our representative who will exchange your 1 lb 1-time use cylinder for a refillable one.For all other household waste, our collection is full for Saturday, no further appointments are available for August.

Aug 06, 2021 04:52 PM Read More

Mercury Thermostat Rebate Available

Old thermostats are hazardous to people and the environment, so we’ve partnered with the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) to bring you $5 for each mercury thermostat you drop off at our collection center. Simply print a rebate form, place it in a clear plastic bag with your thermostats, and drop them off. Click here to learn more: California Resident – Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) (thermostat-recycle.

Jul 08, 2021 02:22 PM Read More