City of Scotts Valley GreenWaste Recovery WASTELINE A Publication for GreenWaste Recovery Customers in the City of Scotts Valley Fall 2020
Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Clog Sewers! SCRAPE IT CAN IT TRASH IT
Cooking fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are the leading Don't let items like these down your drains: causes of sewer pipe clogs. When poured down sinks, • Cooking oils • Salad dressings drains, or toilets, FOGs eventually cool, harden, and build (includes deep frying oils) • Sauces and gravies • Olive oil up on the inner walls of sewer lines. As sewage flow is • Meat fats • Butter or margarine • Milk, cream, ice cream restricted, it can back up in your home, on your property, • Shortening • Marinades or even in the street. Protect your pipes and your home. • Lard • Sandwich spreads
What You Can Do: Scrape It, Can It, Trash It
After cooking, let your fats, oils, and grease cool. For small amounts of FOG, scrape or wipe the pan. For larger amounts, scrape it into a covered disposable container. Either way, throw the byproduct into your trash.
Remittance Address: GreenWaste Recovery, P.O. Box 11089, San Jose, CA 95103-1089 We at GreenWaste “Think Differently” and appreciate your suggestions and comments. Please call us today and let us know how we are doing at (800) 665-2209 or (831) 768-9505, or visit us on the web at www.greenwaste.com Commercial Organics Recycling
Does your business produce food or yard waste? As of Jan 1, 2020, businesses that generate 2 cubic yards or more of trash per week must arrange for organic waste recycling services. These businesses, which include many schools, restaurants, and grocery stores, are required to separate their organic waste for recycling. Organic waste includes all food waste, landscaping and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste that is mixed with food. Why Organics? Organic waste that decomposes in landfills without oxygen generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Diverting organics towards composting and recycling will greatly reduce methane production. Mandatory recycling of organic waste is the next step toward achieving California's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals and can turn trash into renewable energy and fuel. Where do I sign up? You can sign up for organic waste recycling services by contacting GreenWaste Recovery at (831) 768-9505. Questions? Please call Scotts Valley's Wastewater / Recycling Department at (831) 431-5854.
Holiday Pickup Schedule Collection of Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Trimmings will NOT occur on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day. If your regular collection day falls on or after one of these holidays, your collection will be delayed by one day. 2021 Tree collection is Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 22.
NOVEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 DECEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Holiday Tree Collection JANUARY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Leave your evergreen tree curbside on your regular collection day for free recycling from January 4-22, 2021. Please remove 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 tinsel, decorations and stand. No flocked trees accepted.
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