Community Corner
City Sets New Recycling Goal
From free recycling bins to waste round-ups, there's several ways for locals to contribute.
City Hall wants to see 75 percent of all trash in the city by the end of 2012 to be recycled instead of heading to landfills.
That percentage, known as the recycling diversion rate, is currently at 60 percent for Calabasas, said Public Information Officer Bob Burris.
"Recycling conserves our valuable natural resources, saves energy, and keeps our air and water clean," a statement from the city read.
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Here's some tips from the city on how to improve recycling habits.
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Residential solid waste collection rates are based on the size of your trash cart. Consider switching to “super recycler” service with a 32 gallon trash and 96 gallon recycling and green waste cart. This is a very affordable service that promotes higher recycling rates. To switch services, please call Marilyn Gallagher at 805-955-4242.
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Commercial customers can add additional recycle and/or green waste bins free of charge by calling Marilyn Gallagher at 805-955-4342.
Both residential and commercial customers can participate in food waste recycling. This is a free service that can increase recycling diversion rates. Food waste can be put into green waste containers and bins. Residential customers can request a free food waste pail from Waste Management free of charge. For more information regarding food waste recycling please call Marilyn Gallagher at 805-955-4342.
Free Electronic Waste Round-Ups are held the first Saturday of each month, at the Albertsons Shopping Center from
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and the third Saturday of each month at the Von’s Shopping Center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information please call Daniel Pankau at 818-224-1682.
Free Used Oil and Water Based Paint Round-Ups are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months at City Hall from
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information please call Daniel Pankau at 818-224-1682.
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