California Clamps Down on Plastic Exports
Did you know that California is the top exporter of contaminated plastic in the nation? Contamination occurs when anything from food waste to the wrong kind of plastic is bundled with truly recyclable plastic. This contaminated recycling is then often sent oversees to poor countries who lack infrastructure to manage it. To read more about […]
12 Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste
If you’re like us, you’re cooking a lot more at home these days and you’re probably producing more food waste as a result. Before you put that leftover food in your green Compost Cart, consider these suggestions from EcoWatch to reduce the amount of food waste you produce in the first place. Read the article: […]
What’s the Fix for the U.S. Plastic Waste Pile Up?
Waste 360 posted an article sharing some alarming statistics around the estimated 42 million metric tons of plastic waste the U.S. generates (more than any country worldwide) and the true state of global plastic recycling markets. “What happens with this mountain of plastic trash? Research shows that less than 7% of it is recycled – […]
In 2021, Re-Solve to Re-Home
You sort and recycle, compost your food scraps and avoid plastic bags. That’s great! Moving to zero waste also means making sure that the stuff you no longer want gets used by someone else, and that we all buy less in the first place. Whether you swap, donate or share, the result is the same […]
Marin IJ: Waste haulers offer free Christmas tree recycling
The Marin IJ posted an article about Christmas tree recycling options in Marin County including those offered by Mill Valley Refuse. “For us, our goal is to keep as much green waste and compost out of the garbage stream,” said Matt Willemsen, [Mill Valley Refuse Service] route supervisor. “It’s important to remember that all ornaments, […]
Treated Wood Waste Disposal
The alternative management standard (AMS), which allows waste haulers to accept treated wood waste (TWW) from residential and commercial customers, expired on December 31, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, waste haulers in the County of Marin cannot accept TWW at their facilities, in their debris boxes, and in the garbage, recycling, or composting bins as […]
What is a Zero Waste Lifestyle?
One philosophy that has gained a huge following is the zero waste movement. At the individual level, the definition of zero waste is sending as little garbage to a landfill or incinerator as possible. In the bigger picture, a zero waste home or community’s goal is to change the way people view trash to fit […]
Marin Voice: Teen Environmental Leaders Share Suggestions to Slow Climate Change
We’re calling upon our Marin neighbors to recommit to reducing plastic use, recycling and composting in the New Year. It’s a gift Mother Earth will all thank you for. Gen Z will thank you as well, knowing we will have a viable and healthy planet to sustain our future. Finn Marti & Jack Rosenthal – […]
New Statewide Commission Explores Ways to Adapt California Recycling
California had a goal to hit 75 percent diversion by this year, but it’s falling substantially behind, with a 40 percent rate in 2018 (from CalRecycle’s most recent reporting). Some of the main hindrances to reaching its target have been contamination, lack of markets, lack of recycling infrastructure and no cost-effective way to fix the […]
Proposed 2020 Rate Increase
MVRS is Requesting a Rate Increase Mill Valley Refuse Service will be requesting a rate increase from all the jurisdictions it services at upcoming city council and board meetings during the month of September. (Actually, by the time you read this, two meetings will have already occurred in Homestead and Corte Madera. Meeting dates for […]