Drain Problems? Call NapaSAN First!

Tips

Drain problems? Day or night, call NapaSan first! If the problem is in NapaSan’s portion of the sewer line, they’ll fix it! Call (707) 258-600 ext. 9. These services are FREE and could save you a plumber’s fee! Their answering service will take your...

Soft and Stretchy Plastics are Trash

Landfill, Tips

All soft & stretchy plastic items are not recyclable in Napa’s curbside program. They tangle in our sorting equipment and must be landfilled. • Cleaning wipes • Face masks • Plastic gloves • Plastic storage bags • Plastic shopping...

Keep it Loose

Recycle, Tips

Put recyclables DIRECTLY in the recycling cart. Bagged recyclables are landfilled. *the only exception is shredded paper, which should be bagged in a clear plastic bag if recycling.  

Help Stop Junk Mail

How-to, Tips

It’s good to recycle your junk mail. It’s even better to stop getting it. Here’s How: Switch all your bills to electronic delivery Decline promotional mail when you buy online Log on to www.catalogchoice.org to stop receiving unwanted catalogs Visit...

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...

Covid-19 Recycling FAQs

Contamination, Landfill, Recycle, Tips

Here’s what you need to know about disposing of waste from household and workplace cleaning as we all deal with the COVID-19 emergency… What should we do with cleaning wipes? Single-use/anti-bacterial wipes should be disposed of in the landfill cart. This includes...