EXPANDED Plastics Recycling!

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1 EXPANDED Plastics Recycling! (see inside for details) Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Guide for N a pa Cou nty Edition

2 REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE GUIDE FOR NAPA COUNTY This guide highlights some of the expanding opportunities to reduce the waste we send to landfills. Most of what ends up in the landfill isn t waste at all but resources that still have a great deal of value. Recycling and reusing materials isn t just good for the environment, it is good for the economy too. Table of Contents Antifreeze...18 Batteries...19 Buy Recycled...22 Cars...5 Clothing & Furniture...5 Compost...10 Construction & Demolition Recycling Curbside Recycling Electronic Waste (e-waste)...15 Fluorescent Lamps/Tubes...14 Food...5 Global Warming...11 Guia de reciclaje en español...7, 9, Hazardous Waste...16 Junk Mail...5 Maps & back cover Motor Oil & Filters...18 NapaMax...4 Paint...19 Plastic Bags...6 Recycling Centers...7 Reuse Special Event Recycling...6 Styrofoam Peanuts...6 Universal Waste...14 Water Conservation...10, 13 Yardwaste...9, 10 Web Resources For Adults Alameda County Waste Management Authority: The California Integrated Waste Management Board: Californians Against Waste: California Products Stewardship Council: California Resource Recovery Association: Department of Conservation: Earth 911: Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC): Environmental Protection Agency: Grass Roots Recycling Network: Institute for Local Self Reliance: Keep America Beautiful: National Resource Defense Council: Northern California Recycling Association: San Francisco Dept. of the Environment: Solano County Recycle Guide: Sonoma County Recycling: For Children California Integrated Waste Management Board: Department of Conservation: Environmental Protection Agency: Grass Roots Recycling Network: This recycling guide is a partnership of the City and County of Napa, NRWS/NCRWS, Upper Valley Waste Management Agency, City of American Canyon, Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority, California Integrated Waste Management Board and California Department of Conservation. 2 Please note that organizations, services, locations and fees may change without notice. This guide is for informational purposes only and represents no recommendations or endorsements by the County or City of Napa. Layout designed by Becki Haddad,

3 Phone Numbers & Resources American Canyon Recycling & Disposal (See pg 23, #9) Berryessa Garbage Service (Curbside services) City of American Canyon Code Compliance City of American Canyon Public Works (See pg 23, location #8) City of American Canyon Water Conservation, Waste Reduction/Recycling, & Stormwater Management City of Napa Community Development Dept Code Enforcement City of Napa Fire Prevention City of Napa Public Works Dept Service requests can be made at City of Napa Waste Reduction/Recycling Division City of Napa Water Conservation Clover Flat Landfi ll (See pg 7, 13 & 23) County of Napa Environmental Management Dept County of Napa UC Extension Master Gardener Program (M/W/F 9am-Noon) Devlin Road Transfer Station (See back cover, location #5) Dept of Conservation (CRV Buy-Back Centers) RECYCLE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (See pg 16 & back cover, location #4) Napa County Recycling & Waste Services (Unincorporated So. Napa Co.) / Napa Recycling & Waste Services (City of Napa) / Napa Sanitation District (sewer & waste water treatment) Additional information available at Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Info. (recorded) Reuse & Recycle Center (See pg 4 & back cover, location #3) Steel Mill Supply of Napa (See back cover, location #6) Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling (No. Co. curbside services) Upper Valley Waste Management Agency For questions about your service, please call your recycling company. NAPA RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES For City of Napa (NRWS) & Unincorporated South Napa County (NCRWS) American Canyon Recycling & Disposal BERRYESSA GARBAGE SERVICE Printed on paper with 100% post-consumer content 3

4 REDUCE & REUSE What is NapaMax? NapaMax is a free online resource where you can find or discard items. It demonstrates the idea that one person s trash is another s treasure. Simply log into the NapaMax website and create a wanted or available listing. You can find everything from a kitchen sink to landscape materials to furniture. By avoiding sending items to the landfill, resources and energy are conserved. eco-organize 1924 Yajome, Napa ; eco-organize@sbcglobal.net DEVLIN ROAD Reuse & Recycle Center 889B Devlin Road, American Canyon ; Daily Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm REUSE eco-organize s main goal is the redistribution of items within the Napa Valley. They are providers of eco-friendly decluttering, downsizing, and hauling solutions for individuals and businesses and purveyors of new and lightly used surplus and reclaimed building materials, unique salvaged items, and green goods. Discards are reused, repurposed, recycled, donated, or sold. They do not purchase items. All items sold in the retail store have been donated or salvaged. $ $ RECYCLE Aluminum, tin, plastics, glass bottles, flattened cardboard, mixed paper, metal appliances, & scrap metal are accepted. ($$ paid for CRV materials and scrap metal.) Drop off reusable items in good condition or Browse the yard and see if anything catches your eye. The center has: Building materials (doors, windows, cabinets, sinks, tubs, toilets, pipes, lumber, nuts/bolts, spas, tools) Furniture (such as chairs, bookshelves, lamps, tables) Clothes, shoes, books & housewares Lawn & garden items (lawn mowers, rototillers, pots, grape stakes) AND MORE! All items dropped off for reuse are subject to approval. You won t find better prices anywhere! You can start to reduce waste TODAY by using the programs listed here. Please call or regarding drop-off requests. eco-organize accepts dropoffs only with advance approval. For more information regarding hours, items accepted, products, and services, please visit $$ BUYBACK NOW OPEN Other Organizations for Reuse Below are a few online websites to get you started with reusing resources or donating items. See next page for more organizations that accept donations. sfbay.craigslist.org See back cover, location #3 4

5 Reduce Junk Mail ❶ Tell companies Do not sell my name or send promotional mail! when you buy from catalogs, online, or by phone. Log on to to stop receiving unwanted catalogs have the label info ready to speed up the process. ❷ Visit to reduce junk mail by 75% ($1 fee for service). ❸ Opt out of credit card and insurance offers at www. OptOutPrescreen.com. ❹ Check for a Stop Junk Mail Kit, sample form letters, and additional tips. ❺ Sign up for services (for a small fee) at a website that will remove your name from mailing lists, and continually keep these requests up to date. Visit for links and more information. Please note: some processes will take up to 90 days to take effect, and others will need to be updated periodically. Food Donations Californians throw out over 11 billion pounds of food waste every year! Fight this waste and lend a helping hand...donate your extra food. The following organizations accept non perishable and prepared food. Please no outdated canned goods, open containers, homemade or perishable foods for drop-off locations. You must call ahead to make arrangements for prepared and/or perishable food donations. The Good Samaritan Law protects you from liability. Napa curbside food donation collection is scheduled for every March. Look for the garbage bill "Spring into Action" insert for further details. Napa Valley Food Bank Industrial Way, Ste #1 Napa, CA The Table (First Presbyterian Church) South Shelter or Salvation Army California Human Development Farmworker Center or Suggested Items: Canned Meat Nuts Canned Vegetables Canned Juice Rice Peanut Butter Baby Food Tuna Pasta or Noodles Canned Fruit Beans Macaroni & Cheese Cereal Soup Clothing or Furniture Donations Pick-Up: Call to schedule an appointment for pick-up from your home or office. American Veterans: Salvation Army: United Cancer Research Society: Goodwill: ; Napa Drop-Off: Community Projects, Inc. Salvation Army 715 Franklin, Main, Goodwill: 1683 W. Imola Ave; ; Napa-Vallejo Reuse & Recycling Center See tab, location #3; St. Helena Drop-Off: Acorn Thrift Shop Thrift Manor 657 Main, Tainter, American Canyon Drop-Off: Community Thrift Shop 4207 Broadway, Clothing Drop-Off Containers: Look for labeled containers in parking lots Need to Get Rid of an Old Car? Is Your Car a Junker? Many organizations will accept your vehicle as a tax-deductible donation. Restrictions may apply. Look under Charitable Organizations in the yellow pages or check the internet for more information. Steel Mill Supply of Napa: Napa Junction Road, American Canyon Restrictions: Take your pink slip to the DMV to get a junk certificate. Please no batteries, coolant, or motor oil filters. All gas and transmission fluids need to be drained. A minimum of holes in the gas tank. Pacific Auto Salvage: Napa-Vallejo Hwy, American Canyon Call for details and availability. 5

6 RECYCLE AT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS Funded by CA Dept of Conservation For more information about CRV visit the Department of Conservation: or Styrofoam Peanuts or call RECYCLE ( ) NAPA: Buffalo's Shipping Post, 2471 Solano Ave All American Mail Center, 1270 Trancas Ave Cartons & Crates, 3250 California Blvd (also accepts large Styrofoam pieces & packaging foam - call ahead ) The UPS Store, 3212 Jefferson St or 4225 Solano Ave (please no cardboard boxes) AMERICAN CANYON: The UPS Store: 101 W. American Canyon Road Avoid messy and wasteful Styrofoam by packing instead with reused newspaper, cornstarch peanuts, or other earth-friendly methods. What is CRV? Glass, aluminum & plastic beverage containers labeled CRV (California Refund Value) can be redeemed at designated centers for 5 per container under 24 oz, and 10 per container 24 oz and above. Non-CRV glass, metal and plastic beverage containers are accepted for recycling at most drop-off recycling locations. Plastic Bags Clean plastic bags can be recycled at most grocery stores, retailers and drug stores. (You can also include film such as produce bags, dry cleaning bags, newspaper liners, ziplock bags, bubble wrap, etc. Visit www. naparecycling.com for a complete list.) Every second, Californians discard 600 plastic bags! Plastic bags litter the environment, use up valuable resources and fill up landfills. Please strongly consider using reusable cloth bags (the best option) or recyclable paper bags when you shop. RECYCLE AT SPECIAL EVENTS Special events provide a great opportunity to recycle ~ resources are available to help you. The City & County of Napa are committed to increasing recycling at Napa events and helping you make it work. When you call your service provider before the event, they will help you select the right recycling and trash containers for your needs and provide guidelines for successful event recycling. State and County policies require recycling at large events. Plus recycling will save you money because there is no charge for recycling at large events (south county and north county free services vary) while there is always a charge for trash collection. CALL NRWS/NCRWS at for more information or check the Guide to Recycling at Special Events at 6

7 BUYBACK & DROP-OFF LOCATIONS See the Napa County area map on page 23. NAPA COUNTYWIDE DROP-OFF LOCATION Napa-Vallejo Reuse & Recycle Center B Devlin Road, American Canyon Daily Hours 8:30am-3:30pm (See back cover, location #3) CITY OF NAPA Tomra Recycling Jackson Street Mon-Sat 9am-5pm NexCycle Soscol Ave, behind Raley s 3375 Jefferson Street, behind Staples Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm; closed 1pm-1:30pm ST HELENA Tomra Recycling Main Street (St. Helena Exxon) Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat; 10am-4:30pm; closed 1pm-1:30pm CALISTOGA J $ J $ J $ J J J $ J $ J $ J $ J $ J $ J $ J $ J $ Clover Flat Landfill/Upper Valley Recycling ; 4380 Silverado Trail Tues-Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 9am-3pm J $ J $ J $ J J ANGWIN Pacific Union College Recycling Center ; 205 Highland Oaks Mon-Thurs 8am-Noon; 1pm-4pm Fri 8am-12pm LAKE BERRYESSA J = Drop-Off $ = CRV Buyback* * Center will pay ONLY for CRV beverage containers, but will accept non-crv items. J $ J $ J $ J J Berryessa Garbage Service ; 7400 Steel Canyon Road Sat 9am-3pm J J J J J Qué es CRV? Envases de bebida de vidrio, aluminio y de ALUMINUM & TIN CANS LATAS DE ALUMINIO Y ESTAÑO plástico con la etiqueta CRV (valor de reembolso en California) pueden ser canjeados en los sitios designados por 5 por envases de menos de 24 onzas, y por 10 por envases de más de 24 onzas. Envases de bebida de vidrio, metal y plásticos sin la etiqueta CRV son aceptados para reciclaje en la mayoría de los centros de reciclaje. GLASS VIDRIO PLASTIC BOTTLES BOTELLAS DE PLÁSTICO J = Entrega $ = Reembolso CRV* CARDBOARD CARTÓN MIXED PAPER REVISTAS, PERIODICO ** El centro de reciclaje paga sólo por los envases con valor de reembolso de California (CRV) pero también acepta envases sin CRV. 7

8 PAPER Cardboard (must be broken down and placed in the cart) Boxboard (such as shoe boxes, cereal boxes) Newspaperper Magazines, catalogs & glossy paper Paper bags Paper packaging Single-Stream Recycling Egg cartons Milk & juice cartons* Junk mail Phone books & soft-cover over books Envelopes es (labels or windows OK) Office paper (all colors) NEW! ALL RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED Shredded d paper in clear bags PLEASE NO hardcover books, binders, paper tissues, towels, paper with plastic coatings (such as photographs or label paper), food-soiled od-soiled paper, waxed paper, per, foil-lined paper, wrapping paper, or Tyvek (non-tearing) envelopes. GLASS Bottles & jars, labels okay All colors, lids removed Rinsed & empty PLEASE NO window glass, mirrors, drinking glasses, ceramics, light bulbs, or fluorescent tubes. METAL Aluminum cans Tin & steel cans Clean aluminum pans & foil* Empty aerosol cans Small scrap* Pots, pans & utensils* Loose lids from jars PLEASE NO electronic or computer equipment. See page 15. PLASTIC AllCRVcontainersaccepted accepted Bottles & jugs All colors lids/caps removed Rinsed & empty All numbers accepted NEW! All rigid non-bottle plastics, such as:* Tubs & containers (i.e. yogurt, margarine) 5-gallon buckets Toys (i.e. plastic tricycles) Clamshell trays & deli containers Plant pots (no ceramics) Laundry baskets PLEASE NO Styrofoam, plastic bags or plastic film/ wrap (recycle bags at supermarkets & large retailers) UVDS does accept #2 plastic bags. 8 *Some of these items may not be accepted in Upper Valley or American Canyon - check with service provider.

9 El Reciclaje Combinado TRASH RECYCLING YARDWASTE PAPEL Cartón (aplanar y colocar en el recipiente) Cajas (de zapatos, cereal, etc.) Periódico Revistas, catálogos y papel brilloso Bolsas de papel Papel de empaque Cartones de huevos Cartones de leche y jugo enjuagados* Correo Directorios y libros de pasta suave Sobres (con etiquetas o ventanillas) Papel de oficina (de todo color) Papel trizado en bolsas transparentes Por favor NO libros de pasta dura, cuadernos, toallas o tisúes de papel, papel laminado (fotos, etc), papel con comida o encerado, papel de envoltura o con aluminio, o sobres no rompibles. VIDRIO Botellas o frascos, con o sin etiquetas De todos colores, sin tapa Enjuagados y vacíos Por favor NO cristal de ventana, espejos, vasos de vidrio, cerámica, focos de luz, o tubos fl uorescentes. METAL Latas de aluminio Latas de estaño y de acero Charolas y papel de aluminio limpios* Latas vacías de aerosol Pedazos de metal* Hoyas, sartenes y utensilios* Tapas de frasco sueltas Por favor NO equipo electrónico o de computadora. Vea la página 20. PLÁSTICO Todo recipiente con valor de reembolso CRV NUEVO! Botellas y jarrones TODO PLASTICO Todos colores, sin tapa RIGIDO Enjuagados y vacíos ACEPTADO Todo número se acepta NUEVO! Plástico rígido, incluyendo:* Envases y recipientes de plástico (yogur, margarina, etc.) Baldes de 5-galones Juguetes (triciclos de plástico, etc.) Bandejas para llevar comida Botes de plantas (no cerámica) Canastas para la ropa Por favor NO espuma de poliestireno, bolsas de plástico o cualquier tipo de envoltura plástica (recicle bolsas de plástico en los supermercados o tiendas grandes) UVDS si acepta bolsas plásticas #2. IMPORTANT IMPORTANTE: 2 feet 2 feet All items must be placed in the cart. When your cart is full, set it out by 6am on your service day, at least 2 feet away from other carts or objects, lid opening facing the curb. YARDWASTE consists of garden trimmings, grass clippings, branches & leaves. Absolutely NO rocks, dirt or animal waste will be accepted. NO HAZARDOUS WASTES such as automotive fluids, pesticides and fertilizers, paint products, cleaners, batteries, etc. For safe and legal disposal of hazardous waste see page 16. Todos los objetos deben ser depositados en el recipiente. Cuando su recipiente esté lleno, colóquelo por lo menos 2 pies de distancia de los otros recipientes u otros objetos antes de las 6am en su día de servicio. Asegúrese que la tapa se abra hacia la calle. LOS DESPERDICIOS DEL JARDÍN consisten de pasto cortado, ramas y hojas. No se aceptarán piedras, tierra o excremento de animales. NO se recogerán desperdicios del jardín en bolsas de plástico. El recipiente de desperdicios del jardín puede ser de diferente color en su área de servicio. NO MATERIALES TÓXICOS tales como fluidos de automóvil, pesticidas o fertilizantes, productos de pintura, limpiadores, baterías, etc. Para el desecho legal y seguro de materiales tóxicos, vea la página 21. RECYCLE MORE Container colors may vary in your area. WASTE LESS SAVE $$ *Algunos de estos objetos tal vez no sean aceptados en Upper Valley o American Canyon. Compruebe con su proveedor de servicio. 9

10 compost: a natural choice TO PURCHASE COMPOST OR TOPSOIL: Napa Recycling & Composting Facility Organic Compost High Quality Topsoil NRWS will deliver for a fee 10 cubic yard minimum Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling Harvest Compost & Blended Compost Please call for pick-up or delivery details Enrich your soil naturally, prevent erosion, conserve water, close the loop, save money, and fight global warming with Napa s local compost! It s perfect for farms, vineyards, gardens, yards, and landscaping projects. DROP-OFF OF CLEAN YARDWASTE: Napa Recycling & Composting Facility 820 Levitin Way, American Canyon Clover Flat Landfill 4380 Silverado Trail, Calistoga FREE WORKSHOPS Home Composting Learn how to turn yardwaste and food scraps into wonderfully rich, free compost for your garden. Discover the basics for backyard composting, composting with worms and grasscycling. The City and County of Napa and Napa County UCCE Master Gardeners offer free composting classes annually. Check your garbage bill inserts early in the year for a registration form. To register online log onto For more information or questions, call the Napa County UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program at , M-W-F: 9am Noon or visit Water-Wise Landscaping Learn the eight basic principles of water-wise landscaping and discover the importance of soil type, amendments, and mulch. Take control of your irrigation controller, solve the mysteries of drip irrigation, and select drought-tolerant plants for your garden! The City of Napa offers an annual Water- Wise Landscaping Workshop Series for residents interested in saving on water bills while beautifying their properties. For details, check your garbage bill inserts and The Reservoir newsletter in your water bill, or call WATER-WISE HOME SURVEYS The City of Napa offers this free service to help its residential water customers use water more efficiently and reduce their bills. A water conservation specialist will visit your home and: Check for leaks and recommend repairs Check toilet flush volumes Check faucet and showerhead flow rates Provide free water-saving fixtures if needed Inspect your irrigation system and recommend improvements Advise you on irrigation scheduling Call today to schedule your free Water-Wise Home Survey! 10

11 Fight global warming Recycle & Compost! Recycling and composting are easy and efficient methods to save energy and reduce the production of greenhouse gases Just look at the stats for Napa alone In 2007, nearly 100,000 tons of materials were recycled or composted at the Napa Recycling & Composting Facility. By keeping these valuable resources out of the landfill, we decreased carbon dioxide emissions by 97,366 metric tons and used 562,393 million fewer BTUs of energy. To put it in perspective, this is enough energy to power all the houses in Napa for one month! Additionally, these savings are the equivalent of taking 21,075 passenger cars off the road and conserving almost 4½ million gallons of gasoline, helping to fight climate change and reduce our dependency on foreign oil.* Here are some easy ways to help: Recycle & Reuse at home & work Start a backyard compost pile Use canvas grocery bags Purchase products made of recycled materials *Information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s Waste Reduction Model (WARM), 11

12 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION SAVE MONEY WITH RECYCLING BOXES Separated materials: concrete, asphalt, dirt, wood, metals, and yardwaste It pays to separate! 20 YARDS MIXED TRASH Boxes for recycling (single-stream, plastic, cardboard, etc.) are free for NRWS/NCRWS. Prices vary with each provider. 20 YARDS WOOD $100* $500* * Comparison only, actual costs will vary 12 Call your local service provider for details and pricing in your area.

13 PLEASE CALL FOR PRICING FOR THESE SEPARATED MATERIALS. Reusable Items Clean Dirt Concrete Asphalt Wood/Lumber Pallets Yardwaste Scrap Metal Metal Pipe Appliances Tires MATERIALS EXCHANGE PROGRAM Visit Napa Recycling & Composting Facility Levitin Way, American Canyon Daily Hours 8am-4pm (See page 21, location #1) Napa-Vallejo Reuse & Recycle Center ; 8893 Devlin Road, American Canyon Daily Hours 8:30am-3:30pm (See back cover, location #3) Devlin Road Transfer Station Devlin Road, American Canyon Daily Hours 8am-4pm (See page 21, location #5) Clover Flat Landfill/Upper Valley Recycling ; 4380 Silverado Trail, Calistoga Tues-Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 9am-3pm Steel Mill Supply of Napa Napa Junction Road (See page 21, location #6) Hours M-F 8am-4:00pm & Sat 8am-11:30am Items in good condition No rock/gravel No painted wood, furniture, railroad ties or telephone poles Appliance Rebates CLOTHES WASHERS Cities of Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, Calistoga, and Town of Yountville High-efficiency residential clothes washers use less than 18 gallons of water per load, saving more than 50% in water and energy costs. Area cities are working together with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to offer a combined water-energy rebate of up to $200 on certain high-efficiency models. Washer retailers have the application and eligible washer list. For more information, visit www. waterenergysavings.com or call TOILETS REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS & ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers may qualify for a rebate by recycling old refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners. Refrigerators or freezers must be at least cubic feet each, empty and working. There is a limit of two units per household per year. The service and pick-up is free. Qualifying customers may receive a rebate in 6-8 weeks for each unit. Funding is limited. For details or to schedule an appointment: CALL or VISIT City of Napa water customers can have their pre-1992 water-wasting toilets (3.5 or more gallons per flush) replaced with new 1.6 gallon or less toilets for free in the City s Toilet Retrofit Program. Visit water or call for details. As an alternative to that program, Napa Sanitation District sewer customers may instead receive a $100 rebate for each pre-1992 toilet that they replace themselves. For further details, visit City of American Canyon will reimburse up to $100 for every qualifying standard toilet removed and replaced with an ultra-low flush toilet. Call the American Canyon Public Works Department at for more details, as well as info about free low-flow shower heads and sink aerators. 13

14 UNIVERSAL WASTE (U-WASTE) 14 What is Universal Waste? All batteries Fluorescent lamps & tubes Items containing mercury: thermostats, thermometers, switches (e.g. pilot light sensors, blood pressure gauge, novelties such as maze games & talking greeting cards) Electronics: TVs, monitors, computers, cell phones, microwaves, etc. (see pg 15) Why is Universal Waste a Problem? U-waste contains a variety of hazardous and toxic materials including lead, mercury, and cadmium. U-waste is banned from the trash because toxic materials can be released, posing a risk to public health & the environment A TV or computer monitor contains 7 lbs of lead! Mercury and other substances released into the air and water are toxic to wildlife & humans. Exposure to mercury affects brain function and impairs brain development. The mercury from one fl uorescent bulb can ruin 6,000 gallons of drinking water. See page 19 for battery drop-off locations U-Waste Recycling Take u-waste to these local facilities. Some facilities take both u-waste and e-waste (see next page). See page 19 for all household battery drop-off locations. Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 889A Devlin Road, American Canyon; Hours: Every Fri & Sat 9am 4pm Mercury containing items, fluorescent lamps/tubes & all batteries. HOUSEHOLDS: No appointment / no charge. BUSINESSES: Call for appointment / charge for service. Napa Recycling & Composting Facility 820 Levitin Way, American Canyon; ; Daily Hours: 8am 4pm E-Waste: Free drop off at facility or call for curbside collection for a fee. Clover Flat Landfill 4380 Silverado Trail, Calistoga ; Hours: Tues-Sat 9am 4pm; Sun 9am 3pm E-Waste: Free drop off. Household generated batteries & fluorescent lamps/tubes also accepted (no business-generated batteries and fluorescent lamps accepted). Central Valley Builders Supply 1790 Soscol Ave, Napa; Vintage Ave, St. Helena; Household generated batteries & fluorescent lamps/tubes (no business waste accepted). City of American Canyon Mercury Elimination Program City of AC Corporation Yard; 205 Wetlands Edge Road, AC; Hours: M-F 8am 4pm Replacement of fever thermometers, mercury thermostats and disposal of mercury products for residents only. FRG Waste Resources, Inc. 100 Dodd Court, American Canyon; Hours: M-F- 8-am 5pm; E-waste, fluorescent lamps/tubes, and batteries. Business & public drop off and pick up. Businesses: See lamprecycle.org for providers who handle fluorescent tubes. The California Product Stewardship Council is an organization of local governments in California that works to shift California s product waste management system from government funded programs to a system that relies on producer responsibility in order to reduce public costs and drive improvements in product design that promote environmental sustainability. Individuals can play an active role. For More Information Napa County Dept. of Environmental Management Department of Toxic Substances Control TOXIC;

15 Electronic Waste (E-WASTE) COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: computers & laptops, keyboards, printers, scanners, cables, & mouses. TELEVISIONS, COMPUTER MONITORS & FLAT SCREENS OFFICE EQUIPMENT: telephones, fax machines, & copiers. Please remove toner. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: VCRs, tape players, radios, PDAs, stereo equipment, cell phones, VHS tapes & CDs, microwaves, blenders, food processors, toasters, vacuums, coffee makers, etc. WHAT DO I DO WITH E-WASTE? E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENTS Annual June Event At Napa Valley College: Residents will receive information about the FREE e-waste event with their garbage bill. Other Countywide Events As Advertised Toner & Ink Cartridges, Cell Phones Recycling companies pay schools for their collection of used cell phones and ink/toner cartridges. By recycling just one ink cartridge, a half gallon of oil is conserved! For more information visit Many schools that work with Cartridges for Kids also accept cell phones, PDAs, laptops & ipods for recycling. Accessories such as power cords, docking and charging stations must accompany the laptops and PDAs. Please visit for a complete list of participating schools. The following businesses also accept toner & ink jet cartridges: Staples: 3325 Jefferson St, Office Depot: 211 Soscol Ave, Healthquest Fitness Center: 3175 California Blvd, Think Toner & Ink: 1313 Main St., 257-4INK (4465) Goodwill: 1683 W. Imola Ave; ; Cell Phones: Cell phones and their batteries are accepted anywhere they are sold. Otherwise, donate to a school or charity. Visit the following websites: Free E-Waste Recycling Year Round Napa Recycling and Composting Facility See back cover, location #1; Clover Flat Landfill See pg 23 for location; FRG Waste Resources, Inc Goodwill WORKING COMPUTER DONATIONS Help schools and non-profits by donating unwanted working computers. For more information: Computer Recycling Center Napa Valley Computer to Schools Business Solutions 15

16 HAZARDOUS WASTE Many products found in your home or business contain hazardous substances that can potentially harm you or the environment when mishandled or improperly disposed. Hazardous products become hazardous waste when we want to get rid of them. It is illegal and unsafe to dispose of hazardous waste in the trash, on the ground or down storm drains. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY FOR SAFE DISPOSAL Every Fri & Sat; 9am-4pm For more information call: See back cover, location #4 The Napa-Vallejo Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is for safe and legal disposal of unusable or unwanted hazardous products. Please remember to pack products carefully so they won t mix or spill. Transport in trunk if possible. The facility accepts all types of hazardous waste except: Radioactives Explosives Ammunition. No electronic waste accepted. For highway safety, there is a legal limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip. Households: No appointment required; no fee. Businesses: Appointment only; fee for service. Improper and illegal disposal can contaminate our drinking water, impede waste water treatment plants, pollute local waterways and endanger workers. It can also lead to penalties and fines for businesses. HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FOR BUSINESSES Protect your business and employees by disposing of Conditionally Exempt Small unwanted, unused, Quantity Generator Program and out-of-date hazardous waste A business that generates less than 220 pounds properly. or 27 gallons of hazardous waste a month is considered a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). This program offers businesses an affordable way to comply with laws and regulations for disposal of hazardous waste. Appointments are required and there is a charge for this service. Call the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for more information and appointments at Napa County Department of Environmental Management oversees business hazardous material plans at EXAMPLES HOME: Polishes & cleaners Oven cleaners Drain openers Lighter fluids Unwanted medications Syringes Cosmetics Fluorescent lamps/tubes Rechargeable or Alkaline batteries GARDEN OR LANDSCAPE: Fungicides Insecticides Herbicides Pool chemicals GARAGE OR WORKSHOP: Latex & oil-based paints Paint thinner & strippers Wood preservatives Grease & rust solvents Wood & metal cleaners Glues & cements Photo chemicals Antifreeze Transmission fluids Gasoline & fuel additives Carburetor cleaners Batteries Used oil & oil filters 16

17 RETHINK & REDUCE TOXIC WASTE Can the product be used by someone else? If you have an unwanted product that someone else could use - don t let it sit on the shelf! Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility where they will determine if it can be put in the Reuse Locker. Unwanted household hazardous waste is very expensive for the County to dispose. A better option for both your budget and the environment is to prevent the waste from the start. 1) Buy the right product for the job. There is no magic bullet! What do you want the product to do? 2) Buy the least toxic alternative. Many manufacturers are responding to consumer demands for alternatives. 3) Buy only the amount you need or can use up. Will you be able to use up the jumbo or bargain size product before it expires? 4) Store the product properly so it doesn t become unusable. Keep in a covered, dry, safe place. To Learn More: There are many resources on the internet that provide information about potential health risks of commonly used products and help identify less toxic alternatives. Washington Toxics Coalition ( is just one example. OUR WATER OUR WORLD Is a program that provides information about less-toxic pest management. Choose less toxic products for your home and garden at Napa County stores. Look for the "Our Water, Our World" symbol before you buy. Below are Napa County participating stores. Napa: Orchard Supply Hardware Van Winden Garden Center Zeller's Ace Hardware St. Helena: Central Valley Builders Supply Whiting Nursery Calistoga: Silverado Ace American Canyon: Mid City Nursery In each store look for: User-friendly Fact Sheets on common pests & less toxic ways to control them including product recommendations Tags on store shelves to help you find the less-toxic products recommended PRODUCT NAME Visit online: offers information about pesticide use and the impact of pesticides on the environment. Use the Ask the Expert feature on the web site and have your question answered by staff at the Bio-Integral Resource Center in Berkeley. 17

18 RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL Recycling is the only legal way to get rid of used motor oil. STEPS TO CHANGING YOUR MOTOR OIL FOR RECYCLING STEP 1: Drain motor oil into a drain pan. Drain the oil filter for 24 hours. Filters can hold up to a quart of oil! STEP 2: Pour the used oil into a reusable container with a tightfitting lid. Put the filter in a plastic bag or sealed container. Take to a drop-off center or curbside program listed below. IMPORTANT! Please don t mix oil with anything! CURBSIDE RECYCLING Used Motor Oil &/or Filters ➊ NRWS/NCRWS: Call to sign up for the program & to receive an oil recycling container and oil filter bag. UVDS: / ACRD: Call to sign up for the program & to receive an oil recycling container. ➋ Pickup will be on your regular collection day. When you are ready for a pickup, please call your recycling & disposal service provider (before your collection day) so the drivers will look for your oil container set next to your recycling cart. ➌ You will receive a replacement recycling container for your next oil change. You can also take your used oil to one of the oil recycling centers listed below. Be sure to go during business hours & to bring no more than a maximum of 20 gallons of oil (in 5 gallon-size containers) at a time. USED MOTOR OIL & FILTERS, ANTIFREEZE, LATEX PAINT & AUTO BATTERY DROP-OFF American Canyon Public Works 205 Wetlands Edge Road American Cyn M F 8am 4:00pm (OF) B&B Foreign Car Service 1750 Tanen Street Napa M F 8am 5pm (OF) Bert Williams & Sons Auto Parts 525 Northbay Drive Napa M F 8am 6pm; Sat 8:30am 5pm; Sun 10am 2pm (OFB) 6450 Berryessa-Knoxville Road Lake Berryessa By appointment (OFALB) Classic Automotive 809 Vallejo Street Napa M F 8am 5pm (OF) Clover Flat Landfill 4380 Silverado Trail Calistoga Tues-Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 9am-3pm (OFALB) $ O =Oil (Aceite de Motor) F =Oil Filter (Filtro de Aceite) Please drain! ( Por favor escurra!) Devlin Road Recycling & Transfer Station 889 Devlin Road Hwy 29 & S. Kelly Road American Cyn Daily 8am 4pm (OFALB) $ Imports Unlimited 2530 Stockton Street Napa M F 8am 5pm (OB) $ Kragen Auto Parts 2290 Jefferson Street Napa Trancas Street Napa BOTH LOCATIONS: M F 8am 9pm; Sat 8am 8pm; Sun 8am 7pm (OFB) $ Napa Valley Marina 1200 Milton Road Napa Daily, 8am 5pm (OF) $ Pacific Auto Salvage 5759 Napa-Vallejo Hwy M F 8:30am-5pm (OF) $ A =Antifreeze (Anticongelante) B =Auto Batteries (Baterías de Auto) L =Latex Paint (Pinturas Látex) See back cover, location #5 Pacific Union College 205 Highland Oaks Angwin hrs; closed Fri 4pm Sun 9am (OF) St. Helena Center 1574 Fulton near Railroad Ave. St. Helena Daily, 24 hrs (OF) Quality Tune-Up 1823 Soscol Avenue Napa M Sat 8am 6pm; Sat 8am 5pm (O) Silver Auto Service 713 Silverado Trail Napa M F 8am 5:30pm (OFB) Steel Park Resort 1605 Steele Canyon Road Lake Berryessa Daily, 9am 5pm (OF) Yountville Corp Yard 7501 Solano Avenue Yountville M F 7:30am 3:30pm (OFALB) $=CA Certified: California Certified Oil Collection Centers offer 16 /gallon for used oil. Call collection centers for quantities accepted or call CLEANUP. 18

19 BATTERIES & PAINT AUTO BATTERIES When you buy a new battery, the store where you purchased it is required to take your old battery for recycling. Lead is separated from the other battery parts and is used to make new batteries. See chart on p. 18 for recycling locations Ace Hardware Zeller s, 819 Randolph St, Napa; Clark s, 325 Lincoln Ave, Napa; Calistoga City Hall 1232 Washington St, during business hours Central Valley Builders Supply 1790 Soscol Ave, Napa; Vintage Ave, St. Helena; Clover Flat Landfill 4380 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; eco-organize 1924 Yajome St, Napa; Goodwill 1683 W. Imola Ave, Napa; HealthQuest Fitness Center 3175 California Blvd, Napa; Home Depot 225 Soscol Ave, Napa; Ask for the Hardware Dept. Napa Community Bank 700 Trancas St, Napa; Napa County Environmental Management Dept rd St., Room 101, Napa; LATEX PAINT is composed of resins, solvents, pigments, and other toxic ingredients. It is illegal to put paint and other paint-related liquids in the trash. Take unwanted latex paint to one of the collection locations listed on the previous page. Hardened latex paint may be disposed in the trash. Please recycle empty paint cans and buckets. Oil-based paint must be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility or to a collection event. (See pg. 16 & back cover, location #4.) Buy five gallon buckets of high quality reformulated latex paint at the Reuse & Recycle Center for $15 each. Colors available are usually gray, beige, and white. This is a great deal! (See pg. 4 & back cover, location #3.) HOUSEHOLD BATTERY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN THE TRASH NON-RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE RECHARGEABLE Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Open every Fri. and Sat., 9am-4pm 889A Devlin Rd, American Canyon; Napa Firefighters Museum 1201 Main St, Napa; NRWS Payment Center 592 Lincoln Ave, Napa; Orchard Supply Hardware 3980 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa; Radio Shack 673 Trancas St, Napa; Jefferson St, Napa; Reuse & Recycle Center Next to Devlin Road Transfer Station 889B Devlin Rd, American Canyon; St. Helena City Hall 1480 Main St, during business hours Staples 3325 Jefferson St, Napa; Target Bel Aire Plaza, Napa; Soscol, Napa; Yountville Corporate Yard 7501 Solano Ave, Yountville; Yountville Town Hall 6550 Yount St, during business hours For more information on recycling rechargeable batteries: BATTERY NON-RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE RECHARGEABLE 19

20 MATERIALES TÓXICOS UNIVERSALES (U-WASTE) Qué son los Materiales Tóxicos Universales? Todo tipo de baterías Lámparas y tubos fluorescentes Productos que contengan mercurio: termostatos, termómetros, encendedores, interruptores (ejem. pilotos de luz, medidores de presión de sangre, novedades como tarjetas musicales) Electronicos: TVs, monitores, computadoras, celulares, microondas, etc. Por qué son un problema los Materiales Tóxicos Universales? Estos materiales contienen una variedad de sustancias químicas y tóxicas incuyendo plomo, mercurio y cadmio. Está prohibido tirar estos materiales en la basura ya que pueden contaminar nuestro medio ambiente y dañar nuestra salud. Un televisor o una pantalla de computadora contiene 7 libras de plomo! El mercurio y otras sustancias que se liberan en el aire y en el agua son tóxicas para la vida salvaje y para los seres humanos. Exponerse al mercurio puede afectar la funcion e impedir el desarrollo cerebral. El mercurio liberado de un tubo o foco fluorescente puede contaminar 6,000 galones de agua potable. Reciclaje de los Materials Tóxicos Universales Centro de Recolección de Desperdicios Tóxicos de Napa y Vallejo 889A Devlin Road, American Canyon ; Abierto todos los Viernes y Sábados 9am 4pm Productos que contienen mercurio, lámparas y tubos fluorescentes, y todo tipo de batería. De los hogares se aceptan gratis y sin cita. De los negocios se aceptan por un cargo y solo con cita. Centro de Reciclaje y de Abono de Napa 820 Levitin Way, American Canyon ; Abierto diariamente 8am 4pm Electronicos: Aceptados gratis o se pueden recoger de su casa por una tarifa. Relleno Sanitario Clover Flat 4380 Silverado Trail, Calistoga ; Martes Sábado 9am 4pm y Domingo 9am 3pm Electronicos: Aceptados gratis. Baterías y fluorescentes del hogar solamente (no baterías o fluorescentes de negocios). Central Valley Builders Supply 1790 Soscol Ave, Napa; Vintage Ave, St. Helena; Baterías y fluorescentes del hogar solamente (no baterías o fluorescentes de negocios). Municipalidad de American Canyon Programa para la eliminación del mercurio City of American Canyon Corporation Yard 205 Wetlands Edge Road, American Canyon; ; Lunes Viernes 8am 4pm La municipalidad le dará un termómetro de fiebre nuevo por cada termómetro viejo que entregue. También se le pagará por reponer su termostato de mercurio sólo para residentes de American Canyon. FRG Waste Resources, Inc. 100 Dodd Court, American Canyon; Lunes a Viernes 8-am 5pm; Electronicos, fluorescentes, y baterías. Abierto a negocios o al publico. Recolección disponible. Negocios: Vea para proveedores de recolección de tubos fluorescentes. Para Más Información Condado de Napa, Departamento del Manejo del Medio Ambiente Departamento del Control de Sustancias Tóxicas Estatal Vea la página 19 para los centros donde se aceptan baterías alcalinas y recargables