http://www.wastediversion.org/recent.rss Recent Pages, Documents and Links for Central Contra Costa SWA Central Contra Costa SWA Support Team Central Contra Costa SWA Support Team <support@migcom.com> http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/219http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/219If you’re like most people, you have accumulated quite a collection of prescription and over-the-counter medications—many of which are no longer needed or have expired. Disposing of unwanted medications properly will help to protect your family, your community, and your environment.Wed, 15 May 2013 15:09:51 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/1565http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/1565  If you live in or manage a residential premise (apartment or condominium) that has a shared garbage and recycling service, that is considered a "Multi-Fam...Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:47 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/13http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/13The CCCSWA is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of two representatives from each Member Agency.   Tue, 14 May 2013 12:33:15 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/243http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/243Our service rates are lower today than they were 10 years ago in most of our service areas!  Click here for NEW rate information Fri, 10 May 2013 15:06:52 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/23http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/23 For green waste service inquiries, please click here. Download the Fri, 10 May 2013 15:06:22 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/20http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/20 To subscribe to residential recycling services, please click here for information. Download the Service...Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:50 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/22http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/22 To subscribe to residential garbage service information, click here. Download the Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:41 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/19http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/19We've got your color! It's easy to save money—and the environment—when you recycle. Here's how: Use your burgundy cart for recyclables (p...Fri, 10 May 2013 15:02:21 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/43http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/43CCCSWA offers many programs to help the community in their recycling efforts. Click the links on the left for more information about these programs. These programs offer ways to dispose of your batteries, food scraps, hazardous waste. CCCSWA also offers recycling cont...Thu, 09 May 2013 11:42:28 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/1427http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/1427Use the Recycling ReporterWed, 08 May 2013 14:38:45 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/35http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/35Businesses Helping the Environment   Don't Throw Your Profits Out With The Trash! When you get right down to it, making a profit is the driving force behind almost all businesses. Successful businesses maximize their income a...Wed, 08 May 2013 14:38:34 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/688http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/688  An innovative new program to cut waste Wed, 08 May 2013 14:38:24 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/27http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/27RECYCLING MAKES GOOD SENSE!   According to CalRecycle, in California about 50% of landfilled materials come from the commercial sector. As a governmental agency dealing with solid waste, the...Wed, 08 May 2013 14:37:19 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/31http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/31Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris accounts for a significant portion of the waste going to local landfills. Unlike bottles, cans, or newspaper, C&D Debris is more ch...Wed, 08 May 2013 14:35:16 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/24http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/24Waste Prevention "Refuse by itself equals refuse, but refuse plus an educated person equals recyclables."   Each day the average American creates 5-6 pounds of waste Wed, 08 May 2013 14:33:14 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/330http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/330Construction & Demolition Your facility must have the ability to recycle at least 50% of materials coming in AND provide residents and contractors with weight receipts stating '50% Recycled' to submit with City/Town Permit documentation.   You wil...Wed, 08 May 2013 14:30:11 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/documents/view/1495http://www.wastediversion.org/documents/view/1495CCCSWA Certified CD Facilities_5-8.pdfWed, 08 May 2013 14:29:01 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/14http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/14Paul Morsen, Executive Director Instrumental in forming the CCCSWA a decade ago, he was also instrumental in the siting of Central County's Household Hazardous Waste dropoff facility.  Paul has...Fri, 03 May 2013 15:57:46 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/4http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/4  Our Mission The Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority is d...Fri, 03 May 2013 15:55:06 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/695http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/695     Fri, 03 May 2013 15:49:56 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/326http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/326The CCCSWA offers many free resources that can be downloaded right at your computer. Some informational brochures will need to be mailed due to size, for those, please send us a request! Thu, 02 May 2013 14:59:30 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/88http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/88Download File  Contra Costa County Reuse Guide (2.3 MB)   The reuse and recycling guide was deve...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:57:44 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/86http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/86Diversions is a newsletter mailed out quarterly to our residents with their garbage bill. There are articles about Cleanup and Reuse Days, ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle items, features on residents who are helping the environment in unique ways, CCCSWA news, comp...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:57:16 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/84http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/84The CCCSWA offers many free resources to their service are residents. The residential newsletter, Diversions, is mailed out with each quarterly garbage bill. The Builder's Guide is a great resource for those who need to recycle or dump construction & demo...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:53:43 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/36http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/364Rs Wastebusters Program   Learn the Four R's—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot! Did you know that a majority of what schools throw away can be recycled? Paper, plastics—even leftover food—can be kept out of land...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:44:49 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/17http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/17If you have further questions or comments for the CCCSWA please feel free to email us. If you would like to contact us by phone call (925) 906-1801 or by fax (925) 906-1805. Or see the common contacts below to see...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:38:53 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/233http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/233CCCSWA Board meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. at Walnut Creek City Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, except as noted below. The Board does not meet in August or November. 2013 Regular Bo...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:38:21 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/66http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/66Home Composting for Busy People! Workshops. Click on the date to register for a class.   Workshop reservations are required! For questions or to register by phone please call (925)...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:10:07 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/29http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/29These are the authorized commercial recyclers to service your area. Contacting and considering more than one provider will allow you to select a service that will best serve your recycling needs and price expectations.  Allied Waste Services, Nor...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:09:12 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/63http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/63Backyard Composting Bill Reduction - $1.50 monthly reduction from Allied Waste Services Garbage/Recycling Bill   The recertification process has closed. If for some reason you are no longer receiving a discount ...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:06:41 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/216http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/216Why compost with worms? Worm castings and worm ‘tea’ are high in valuable nutrients and offer many of the same benefits of traditional compost without a lot of the labor. Also, if you live in an apartment or do not have a lot of yard space, you can still chose to Vermicompos...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:05:13 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/67http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/67  Soilsaver Compost Bin   CCCSWA offers service area residents the Soilsaver at a discount price of $62.00 including shipping and taxes. Retail price typicalls runs from $90.00-$110.00.   PLEASE NOTE: Delivery time is...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:58 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/61http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/61  Grasscycling is the simple practice of leaving grass clippings on the lawn when mowing. Once cut, grass clippings dehydrate then decompose, quickly disappearing from view. Grasscycling: Encourages a healthier lawn by returning nutrients t...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:44 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/58http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/58Like the CCCSWA Composting Facebook Page for updates and current composting information. To view our Facebook Page Click Here. Soilsaver Compost Bin For several years the CCCSWA sold the Smith & Hawk...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:33 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/60http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/60For less than ten minutes a week you can reduce your garbage and create healthy soil for your plants.  It's quick, it's easy—it's home composting! Home composting takes little time, space and effort, and it's so rewarding. Give it a try. Your plants (and yo...Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:20 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/324http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/324Home Composting, It's Second Nature! Composting Video - Part 1 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:02:42 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/251http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/251In September 2007, CCCSWA started a new food scrap recycling program. The goal of this program is to create a convenient and effective method for residents to recover valuable food scraps that will then be composted into a high quality soil amendment. This program is designed to significantly red...Thu, 02 May 2013 13:07:15 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/220http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/220  Did you know that improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers? For example, discarded needles may expose waste workers to potential needle stick injuries and potential infection when containers break open inside g...Thu, 02 May 2013 13:04:49 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/26http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/26  Household hazardous waste should NEVER be placed in garbage, recycling, or yard waste carts. U.S. households generate more than 2 million tons of hazardous waste each year. The average household stores from 3 to 10 gallons of hazardous ...Thu, 02 May 2013 13:01:33 -0700 http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/768http://www.wastediversion.org/app_pages/view/768  The State of California estimates retailers in California distribute more than 20 billion disposable plastic & paper bags each year! The best alternative to disposables is a reusable bag! One reusable bag can eliminate thousands of...Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:46 -0700