FREE! SONOMA COUNTY 2020-21 ZERO WASTE GUIDE COMPOST FOR HEALTHY SOILS ZEROWASTESONOMA.GOV Eco-Desk Eco-Desk en Español 565-DESK (3375) Llame al 565-3375 ZERO WASTE ABOUT US WHAT IS ZERO WASTE The Zero Waste Guide, formerly the THE PROBLEM Recycle Guide, is funded by Zero Landfills are a significant source of the potent greenhouse Waste Sonoma (ZWS). Zero Waste gas methane, so it is important that we divert materials from landfill disposal. Sonoma is the new name of the Sonoma County Waste Management WHAT DOES ZERO WASTE LOOK LIKE? Agency. The agency is the joint It is not about getting to zero. It is a commitment to reduce waste generated and powers authority of the nine reuse/recycle waste created in an attempt to minimize the overall waste delivered to Sonoma Waste © Zero incorporated cities and the County landfills. Zero Waste supports: of Sonoma. The mission of ZWS is waste diversion as required by state • Reducing waste law AB939. • Promoting the best and highest use of material This guide is for informational purpos- es only. It should not be regarded as • Promoting more sustainable consumption complete with respect to the products, services or institutions it lists. It is not • Endorsing resource conservation and preservation meant to be exclusive or exclusionary in any way, and it does not vouch for the capabilities, trustworthiness or perfor- DEFINITION OF ZERO WASTE mance of any individual, business or institution listed in these pages. Zero Waste: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without TABLE OF CONTENTS burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health. BATTERIES 17 Source Zero Waste International Alliance zwia.org BUSINESS LAWS 14-15 COMPOST 10 LOCAL COMMITMENT Jurisdictions in Sonoma County have implemented or are considering a Zero Waste CONSTRUCTION AND DECONSTRUCTION 18 Resolution with the goal of diverting 90% of all material from landfills by 2030. COUNTY REFUSE DISPOSAL SITES 8-9 Furthermore, many jurisdictions have implemented Climate Emergency Resolutions with CURBSIDE SERVICES 6-7 waste reduction related components. DROP-OFF RECYCLING 16 Visit zerowastesonoma.gov/zw-resolution for more information. ELECTRONICS (E-WASTE) 19 SEE ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE PAGE 10 E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENTS BACK COVER FLUORESCENT LAMPS 20 FOOD LOSS PREVENTION & FOOD DONATION 10-11 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE 4-5 MATTRESS RECYCLING EVENTS BACK COVER MATTRESSES 20 MEDICATIONS 21 MOTOR OIL AND FILTER RECYCLING 12-13 PAINT 22 PROPANE (REFILLABLE) 10 SHARPS (NEEDLES AND SYRINGES) 23 WASTE HAULING COMPANIES 6 ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE 10 2 ZEROWASTESONOMA.GOV ECO-DESK 565-3375 COMPOST FOR THE CLIMATE CLEAN AIR In the atmosphere, carbon is found mostly in the form of carbon dioxide and methane, which act like blankets for the Earth. However, methane is 86 times better at trapping heat than carbon dioxide over 20 years. Composting organic materials like yard debris © Zero Waste Sonoma Waste © Zero and food scraps prevents them from going into the landfill where the lack of oxygen causes methane to form. GROW PLANTS DONATE FOOD TO Plants use the sun’s heat to convert carbon dioxide into sugars and wood. Putting compost FEED PEOPLE on soil gives more nutrients to the plant and so helps it grow faster and bigger. The SEE ZERO WASTE larger the plant, the more carbon is taken out of the atmosphere—this is LIFESYLE PAGE 11 called carbon sequestration. FEED PEOPLE AND ANIMALS DONATE FOOD TO When plants grow bigger, more food is produced. People and animals FEED ANIMALS digest the sugars in plants and exhale carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. SEE ZERO WASTE Although we must decrease carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration to slow LIFESTYLE PAGE 11 climate change, some carbon dioxide is necessary for plants to grow. COMPOST FOR HEALTHY SOILS COMPOST AT THE CURB In addition to sequestering carbon and providing more nutrients to plants, SEE CURBSIDE SERVICES PAGE 6 compost increases aeration, water holding capacity, and biodiversity in the soil. This decreases the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The carbon that is not converted into sugar or COMPOST AT HOME wood is stored in the soil. SEE ZERO WASTE LIFESYLE PAGE 10 ABOUT THE CARBON CYCLE SB 1383 Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe, and it can be found California SB 1383 will require a everywhere: in rocks, ocean, the atmosphere, soil, and living things. There is a balance in 75% reduction of statewide landfill the way that carbon cycles through these different forms, and climate change is disposal of organic materials and a happening because there is more carbon released into the atmosphere than is getting 20% increase in food recovery for stored in the ground. We can minimize our impact on the climate by not only reducing human consumption by 2025. carbon emissions, but also by increasing carbon sequestration through composting. SEE BUSINESS LAWS PAGE 14 GO TO TABLE OF CONTENTS ZERO WASTE GUIDE 3 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) THREE FREE SERVICE OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS HHW FACILITY HHW COLLECTION EVENTS Every week there is an HHW collection somewhere in Sonoma County. Bring your ID to prove residency. 80 appointments maximum per event. APPOINTMENT: REQUIRED. Call 795-2025 option 3 or (877) 747-1870 or email [email protected] © Zero Waste Sonoma Waste © Zero HOURS: Tuesdays 4P–8P LOCATION: Location of HHW Collection Events will be provided when you schedule your The HHW Facility is open weekly for appointment. Call or email at least 24 hours prior to the collection event. free drop-off of household hazardous waste from Sonoma EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE SEE ZEROWASTESONOMA.GOV/COVID-19 County residents. Bring your ID to prove residency. MAY 2020 AUGUST 2020 NOVEMBER 2020 FEBRUARY 2021 5 GUERNEVILLE 4 SEBASTOPOL 3 SONOMA 2 LARKFIELD APPOINTMENT: NOT REQUIRED. 19 COTATI 11 WINDSOR 10 OAKMONT 9 HEALDSBURG For questions, call 26 OAKMONT 14-15 SEA RANCH 17 GUERNEVILLE 16 ROHNERT PARK 795-2025 or 18 OAKMONT 20-21 SEA RANCH 23 OAKMONT JUNE 2020 (877) 747-1870 25 SONOMA 2 SONOMA DECEMBER 2020 MARCH 2021 SEPTEMBER 2020 HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and 9 HEALDSBURG 1 WINDSOR 2 KENWOOD Saturday 16 SANTA ROSA, W 1 PETALUMA 8 SANTA ROSA, W 9 MONTE RIO 8 SANTA ROSA, W 15 PETALUMA 16 SANTA ROSA, W 7:30A–2:30P 23 BODEGA BAY 15 HEALDSBURG 23 WINDSOR 26-27 SEA RANCH JANUARY 2021 LOCATION: Central Disposal Site 22 KENWOOD 30 PETALUMA 30 ROHNERT PARK 5 SEBASTOPOL 29 LARKFIELD (Bldg. 5) 12 SANTA ROSA, E JULY 2020 APRIL 2021 500 Mecham Rd OCTOBER 2020 19 CLOVERDALE 7 SANTA ROSA, E 6 SEBASTOPOL Petaluma 6 FORESTVILLE 26 BOYES HOT SPRINGS 14 BOYES HOT SPRINGS 13 SANTA ROSA, E 13 CLOVERDALE The Household Hazardous Waste 21 CLOVERDALE 20 SONOMA 20 SANTA ROSA, E Facility will be closed on the 4th of July 28 RINCON VALLEY 27 CLOVERDALE 27 COTATI • Thanksgiving Day • December 21-31, 2020 • January 1-4, 2021 SEA RANCH HAZMOBILE No appointment for residents. Appointment required for businesses. Businesses are charged per gallon of waste. Location: Sea Ranch North Fire Station 39225 Hwy 1, 9A–1P TRANSPORTING AND PACKING YOUR MATERIAL: State transportation laws limit each vehicle to a maximum of 15 gallons of liquid (with a maximum of 5 gallons per container) or 125 pounds of solid material. Liquid limits are measured by the outer size of the container, not the contents. • Never mix chemicals. • Place in sealed containers in the trunk, packed to prevent spills. • Syringes/needles must be in a sealed and labeled approved container. SEE SHARPS (NEEDLES/SYRINGES) PAGE 23 NOT ACCEPTED: Electronics SEE ELECTRONICS (E-WASTE) PAGE 19 • Explosives or ammunition • Radioactive materials • Biological waste (needles and syringes okay) • Controlled substances • Compressed gas cylinders (propane cylinders 20 pounds or under okay) HHW ROVER PICKUP SERVICE Each Wednesday, the HHW Rover FEE: $50/pickup (limit 440 pounds). Limited free serves a different region of Sonoma pickup available for seniors over 80 years County. Home pickup services are of age and housebound residents. provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Allow several weeks’ APPOINTMENT: Call 795-2025 option 4 or toll-free advance notice. (877) 747-1870 or email [email protected] When you call or email, please describe the types and amounts of the household hazardous waste you want picked up. You will be required to submit a written pickup request by email, fax or mail. HOURS: Wednesdays, limited appointments available. 4 ZEROWASTESONOMA.GOV ECO-DESK 565-3375 WHAT IS THE PROCESS? TWO SERVICE OPTIONS FOR BUSINESSES 1. Download Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Forms from Services are available for businesses that qualify as Very Small zerowastesonoma.gov Quantity Generators as per regulations (CCR Title 22 §66260.10), which are businesses that generate 100 kilograms (27 gallons liquid 2. Obtain a Hazardous Waste EPA ID or 220 pounds solid) or less of hazardous waste per month. number (if needed). 3. Submit paperwork by fax or email to HHW FACILITY BUSINESS PROGRAM receive an appointment and pricing © Zero Waste Sonoma Waste © Zero information. Located at the Central Disposal Site, the HHW Facility is open for drop-off of WILL THIS PROGRAM MEET THE DISPOSAL hazardous waste from qualified Sonoma County businesses. REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATING AGENCIES? You will receive a receipt of disposal for APPOINTMENT: REQUIRED. Call 795-2025 option 2 or toll-free (877) 747-1870 or email your records that will satisfy regulatory [email protected] disposal requirements. Receipts and all records should be kept for a minimum of FORMS & FEES: PAPERWORK REQUIRED. Download forms at zerowastesonoma.gov three years.