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Plumas County Hosts Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on June 7

Tuesday, June 3

Plumas County Public Works announces that it is collaborating with Feather River Disposal to host a free household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday, June 7.Between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., residents of Plumas County are encouraged to bring their batteries, paint, pesticides and other... Read More.

Chester Green Waste Program Opens May 9 with Potential Rate Increase

Thursday, April 24

Plumas County Public Works announces that the Chester green waste program is set to open for the summer season Friday, May 9, weather permitting. The program is located at the Chester Transfer Station, 3 Chester Dump Road at highways 36 and A-13, 6 miles east... Read More.

Hospital System Under Investigation for Hazardous Waste Mismanagement in Santa Clara County

Friday, December 6

The Santa Clara County-run hospital system is currently under investigation for illegal disposal of hazardous waste, which may lead to significant penalties, as reported by the District Attorney’s Office. The hospitals involved—Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Hospital—are accused of... Read More.

City of Susanville and LLTT Team Up for Trail Days- Removes Impressive 42 Yards of Waste

Wednesday, May 1

In a display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, more than 30 individuals banded together over the weekend for the Trail Cleanup Day. Spearheaded by the City of Susanville in conjunction with the Lassen Land and Trails Trust, the initiative targeted revitalizing the Susan... Read More.

Quincy Biomass Waste Facility Project Takes Aim at Green Biomass Challenges

Friday, February 16

Plumas Firesafe Council is spearheading a project to establish a biomass waste facility in Quincy, extending its reach to more towns in the county.During a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning, the project manager from the Firesafe Council outlined a comprehensive... Read More.

May Waste Disposal for Portola Residents

Monday, May 22

Warmer Weather finally allows Portola to provide free Green WasteThe Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District is bringing to Portola “May Free Green Waste.”This will allow Portola residents who can not burn safely in the city limits to dispose of their green waste... Read More.

Candy Companies Look to Recycle Wrapper Waste

Tuesday, November 1

With Americans distributing 600 million pounds of candy this Halloween, Candy manufacturers are starting to think outside of the wrapper to recycle candy waste.The wrappers around candies are often too difficult to process through recycling due to multiple layers to prevent sticking and due... Read More.

Sierra Supervisors Approve Solid Waste Rate Increase

Thursday, September 1

A trash rate increase is on the books for Sierra County. The board of supervisors had 138 protests that only comprised 6% of the properties affected, ushering in the rise. Although the supervisors commented that much of the protests assumed the increase was twofold,... Read More.

Sierra Supervisors Hold Public Hearing on Waste Fee

Friday, August 19

Next Tuesday the Sierra County Board of Supervisors will determine if there will be a new fee for solid waste disposal. The fee will impact nearly 2200 properties with a fee of 367 dollars per year, and for nonresident users a rate of 20... Read More.

New Organic Waste Collection Bill Brings Conflict to Lassen County

Wednesday, March 9

With the new year comes the implementation of new state bills leading to more costs to an already strained Lassen County budget. Calrecycle has rolled out a comprehensive plan to help navigate Senate Bill 1383, the organic waste collection bill, aimed to reduce your... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: waste

Plumas County Hosts Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on June 7

Chester Green Waste Program Opens May 9 with Potential Rate Increase

Hospital System Under Investigation for Hazardous Waste Mismanagement in Santa Clara County

City of Susanville and LLTT Team Up for Trail Days- Removes Impressive 42 Yards of Waste

Quincy Biomass Waste Facility Project Takes Aim at Green Biomass Challenges

May Waste Disposal for Portola Residents

Candy Companies Look to Recycle Wrapper Waste

Sierra Supervisors Approve Solid Waste Rate Increase

Sierra Supervisors Hold Public Hearing on Waste Fee

New Organic Waste Collection Bill Brings Conflict to Lassen County

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