Nevada County Recycles recycling guide. Spring 2009 edition. 3.4MB Adobe PDF file. (Or click here for a 1.6MB black/white version).
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This guide was an insert in The Union newspaper and includes a variety of articles. 6MB Adobe PDF file. For a 2MB grayscale version, click here.
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Lots of information about oil recycling benefits, its management, and how to do it yourself.
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USDA conservation pratices, "scaled down" for residential use. Download their Tipsheets or the whole 28-page booklet (or order the book free by phone).
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Informational flyer from the Placer/Nevada Counties UC Cooperative Extension Service. Full size--prints on legal-size paper.
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A local supplier of worms and worm castings.
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For information on becoming a Green Certified building or Planning Professional.
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All about recycling construction and demolition materials;
what can and cannot be recycled. 1.5MB Adobe Acrobat PDF file.
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Put profit into your pocket -- not into the trash!
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Actions you can do today at work to make your work place more cost effective and sustainable.
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How to attract and promote butterfiles in your garden!
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Information on identifying, managing, disposing of, and regulations regarding electronic Waste.
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State agency charged with reducing waste and promoting "management of materials to their highest and best use."
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This site provides information and resources on how to properly manage your electronic products.
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This program of the California Integrated Waste Management Board "develops and promotes alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil..."
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36-page guide from Nevada County Recycles! Updated spring 2007. 900KB PDF file.
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Recycle your construction and demolition materials!
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Opt out of (some) unwanted telephone and Email solicitations.
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This is a webpage within the Ecosystem website that has several links related to hazardous wastes.
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"To enhance the economic vitality of Nevada County by supporting the retention, creation and attraction of quality jobs while retaining our unique environment."
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8-page leaflet on how to change and recycle your own motor oil. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file.)
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Helpful information on choosing and installing plants from the Firesafe Council of Nevada County.
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Efficient for Offices, Warehouses and Retail Stores, Illegal
to Put in the Trash.
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The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County program, cosponsored by the County, offers free chipping and shredding services to Nevada County residents.
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Take a self-guided tour of the Full Circle Demonstration Garden. Explore the garden to learn about backyard composting, vermicomposting, & view examples of water-wise, fire-wise, drought-tolerant and deer resistant plants.
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Sponsored by the Nevada County Master Gardeners.
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These safer alternatives to common but hazardous household products will save you money, create a safer home for your family and pets, keep your septic system healthy, and protect the environment! (This is a 700K Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Well worth the wait to download, though...)
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The natural recycling of grass by leaving grass clippings on the lawn when mowing.
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For more information on Green building and sustainable building products.
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Extensive information on natural landscaping--the benefits, how to get started and more.
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The GRA’s goal is to make the process of creating an ecologically sustainable restaurant industry as simple and effective as possible.
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Greenwashing is defined as disinformation disseminated by a business so as to present an environmentally responsible public image. Here is some information to help you sort out claims. Also check out The Seven Sins of Greenwashing.
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The Habitat ReStore discount home improvement center accepts donations of new and used building materials and appliances. The store is located at 13355 Grass Valley Avenue. For more information call 274-1951. To schedule a donation pickup call 274-3761.
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From the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
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Cost-effective activities that conserve resources and reduce waste!
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Two-page flyer outlining the dangers and regulation of backyard burning. Adobe Acrobat PDF file. From the California Air Resources Board.
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The solid waste and recycling activities of the Department of Sanitation.
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To keep up to date on school assistance programs bookmark the Environment Matters Newsletter and refer to it quarterly.
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Swap Shop airs Mon-Fri 3p.m.-5p.m. and Sat 8a.m-10a.m. on KNCO AM 830. Call 477-5626 during the show to list an item live on the radio or email knco to list an item on the website.
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KVMR's Flea Market is hosted once a week on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 265-9555 and let the community know what you need or what you have available.
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So you want to make a compost bin? Here are several ways to do it.
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There are a variety of options.
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Find your way around the McCourtney Road Transfer Station...follow the numbers to all recycling stations.
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Save time and gas; you don’t have to drive all the way to McCourtney Road Transfer Station to recycle.
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The site of the University of California Cooperative Extension Service's Master Gardener Program for Nevada and Placer Counties.
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Free online listings of surplus materials by and for businesses. Post your free ad or search our database here!
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This site began as an easy way for the public to find environmental information. Now see great ideas that real people are doing to help save our environment!
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Download this Adobe Acrobat PDF file to find out which stores take paper and plastic grocery bags for reuse and or recycling.
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A generic name for the Nevada County Green Procurement Program. Visit that section of this site!
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A guide to recycling for event organizers and venues in Nevada County.
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Information on curriculum, no-cost teacher training workshops, and integrated waste management information and assistance for schools and districts.
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A nonprofit association of more than seven hundred businesses, agencies, and individuals working to secure the social, environmental and financial health of the Sierra Nevada.
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Looking beyond your own garden? This resource helps public officials advocate for natural landscaping.
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SULIS provides sustainable landscape information to the public and the horticulture/landscaping industry.
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This link will take you directly to the Classified section of the western Nevada County newspaper.
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And why you should buy recycled products if you don’t already.
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For information regarding Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.
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Unless otherwise noted all Workshops are held at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main St., GV (On the NID Grounds)
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How to care for your tires, and proper disposal when they’re worn out. Color brochure; 107KB PDF file.
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All the information you need to participate in (or to start!) a waste-free lunch program at your school or place of employment.
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Trash collection and recycling services are provided by Waste Management. To order curbside trash disposal and recycling service call 530-274-3090.
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Learn how to transition to a more resource-efficient landscape.
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