In June 2021, California’s Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets & Curbside Recycling released their first Annual Report with 30 policy recommendations to help improve the
Have you ever wondered what happens with all the bottles, cans and paper in the recycling cart? Why trash in recycling is a problem? Or
Single-use cups have a massive impact on our environment. Every year, Americans alone use 58 billion single use cups. That’s 20 million trees. 6.8 million
There are better alternatives to single use plastic! Nowadays, there are a whole lot of items – such as plastic bottles, utensils and wrap –
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
A bill up for vote in the California Assembly this week could have a big impact on how and what we recycle. The bill seeks
Check your mailboxes during the week of June 28, 2020 for our Dual Stream Pickup Calendar flyer. It was mailed to all MVRS residential customers.
Collection Service Continues Our garbage, recycling and compost collection service continues to operate as an essential service in our communities. Please put your carts out
For those of us lucky enough to have a yard, gardening can be a great way to get fresh air, relax and spend time with
After staying at home for weeks, you may be more aware of clutter and be moved to remove! Are you looking at piles of items
Are you ordering in more during Stay-at-Home? As we get more deliveries and can’t use our reusable bags at stores, paper and plastic bags and
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