Tips
It’s a toilet, not a trash can! Flushing anything other than toilet paper and human waste can lead to clogged pipes, sewer back-ups in your home or neighborhood, and problems at the wastewater treatment plant! Please DO NOT flush: • Tissues • Wipes (all types) •...
Community, Reuse
Teacher Resource Center of the North Bay (TRCNB) At TRCNB, we make sure local teachers have the classroom supplies they need—free of charge—so every student has the tools to succeed. Our resource center in Napa serves educators across the North Bay, helping them...
Compost, Food, Tips
Napa City and County residents threw out 8% less trash – and composted over 20,000 more tons – during the first eleven years of the food composting program. Thanks for helping reduce waste, decrease emissions and create local organic compost! But, we can do...
How-to, Tips
Even with normal use, your compost, landfill and recycling carts might need periodic cleaning to minimize pests and reduce odors. The gutters along our streets lead to storm drains that flow untreated directly to local creeks and waterways. When disposed of...
Compost, Food, Tips
BEAT THE “ICK” FACTOR! Tips To Keep Your Kitchen Pail & Cart Clean: Reduce moisture and odors in your pail or cart by adding soiled paper (like napkins or paper towels), wrapping your food scraps in newspaper, or using a paper bag. You can also freeze your food...
