
California’s New Compost Law
The following flier about California’s new organics law was sent to all Mill Valley Refuse Service customers in April of 2022. To learn more about
The following flier about California’s new organics law was sent to all Mill Valley Refuse Service customers in April of 2022. To learn more about
On January 31, 2022 the following information was sent in an email to all of our customers about the new compost requirements in California. Para
1. COMPOST IT If you aren’t set up for backyard composting, or self hauling, it’s important that you utilize your curbside compost service. In fact,
CALIFORNIA TO REQUIRE FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING TO LOWER EMISSIONS & COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE Beginning January 2022, California’s short lived climate pollutant law (SB 1383) requires that
Rising levels of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are causing a climate crises. When short-lived climate pollutants like organic waste (food scraps, food-soiled-paper, and
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
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