Everything You Need to Know About CASP, Napa’s Brand New Composting Facility

Community, Compost, New Policies & Laws

Napa’s composting facility just got a major upgrade. In January 2020, the brand new composting system, called the CASP facility, officially began operations. It can compost over 63,000 tons of material per year. That breaks down to about 315 tons a day —...

Trash Talkin’

Community, Events

Trash Talkin’ with Tim, Kendra & guests New topics and guests are featured weekly! EVERY Wednesday at 1 PM: on Facebook @NapaRecycling and Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86720980608 Meeting ID: 867 2098...

What’s the Big Deal About Fruit and Veggie Stickers?!

Landfill, Tips

Stickers on fruits and veggies may be small, but they can have a big impact! Stickers down the drain = Problems in the wastewater treatment system! Stickers in the compost bin = Plastic in the compost used to grow food! How can you help? • Remove stickers from your...

How to BYO Bag During COVID-19 / Cómo Traer Una Bolsa Reusable Durante COVID-19

Community

How to BYO Bag During COVID-19 in California For Stores: Post signs at entrances and registers with proper procedure information for customers Employees have no contact with bags Disinfect bagging areas more frequently For Customers: Leave bags in shopping cart or...

The Bag Ban Returns to Reduce Plastic and Litter

Community, New Policies & Laws

On April 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order suspending SB 270 — California’s plastic bag ban — for 60 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This order has not been renewed, so retailers are once again required to distribute only...