Newsletter Winter 2023
The garden issue The garden issue This winter was wet and wild—with winds and rain wreaking havoc on our yards and gardens. Now that the storms have settled, it’s time to take stock and clear away the broken branches, wet leaves and other yard debris left in the wake. Your green organics cart is where […]
Newsletter Spring 2023
Goodbye winter gloom—hello, super bloom! Goodbye winter gloom—hello, super bloom! Springtime’s the right time for green cleaning. But how can you clean AND cut back your paper and plastic waste Try these fresh ideas… Use dissolving laundry tablets instead of plastic-wrapped pods, and reusable wool balls instead of dryer sheets Air dry your clothes for […]
Request for Proposals
SB 1383 Route Monitoring Assistance Download RFP Addendum 1 Route Monitoring RFP Questions Proposals Due June 30, 2023 – – – – Franchise Development and Procurement Consulting Services & On-call Miscellaneous Consulting Services Addendum 1 – RFP Questions for Franchise Development and Procurement Consulting Services& On-Call Miscellaneous Consulting Services Download RFP Proposals Due June 26, […]
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Ascot Residents: We’re Providing FREE Reuse & Cleanup Services!
RecycleSmart, the Town of Moraga, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, and Republic Services are partnering to provide reuse and cleanup services for multifamily residents, including Saint Mary’s College students, on Ascot Drive and Ascot Court, May 20–24, 2024. All tenants residing on Ascot may use these services. It is important to consider the viability of these […]
Thank you for pledging to inform others of proper food scrap disposal!
It’s OK to play with your food! Send us your photos of fun ways you compost and save your scraps:authority@recyclesmart.org Let’s be fur real: your pets wouldn’t waste food on your plate. We shouldn’t waste food either. Give your food scraps a new leash on life and throw them into the green organics cart. Green […]
2024 Standing Committees
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Matt Francois, Walnut Creek, Chair Ken Carlson, Contra Costa County John McCormick, Lafayette Renee Morgan, Danville Janet Riley, Orinda Renata Sos, Moraga FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Inga Miller, Orinda, Chair Candace Andersen, Contra Costa County Renata Sos, Moraga Newell Arnerich, Danville Cindy Silva, Walnut Creek Gina Dawson, Lafayette LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Newell […]
2023 Board of Directors Meetings
RecycleSmart Board meetings are generally held the fourth Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. All meetings are held at Walnut Creek City Hall, 1666 North Main Street, 3rd floor conference room, Walnut Creek unless otherwise noted. The Board does not hold regular meetings in August or November. Board meeting agendas and complete packets will be posted at least […]
2022 Waste Reduction Student Scholarships
Student Scholarships RecycleSmart initiated the student scholarship program in 2015 to inspire and reward student leaders who have made significant contributions to reducing waste at their high school. Since 2015, student leaders from Acalanes High School, Campolindo High School, Miramonte High School, Las Lomas High School, Northgate High School, and San Ramon Valley High School […]
Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable?
Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable? Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable? Find out which types of packaging can be recycled, which go in the landfill cart, and how to avoid overflowing bins. Plastic-padded mailers: Garbage Any padded envelope that’s lined with plastic bubble wrap should go in the garbage, never in recycling. […]
