Got Drugs? October 4, 2021 Email En Español NO DRUGS DOWN THE DRAIN! NO SHARPS IN THE TRASH! Turn in your unused or expired medication! We offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Saturday, Oct 23, 2021 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Kaiser Permanente 3285 Claremont Way • East Parking Lot, Napa Napa Sheriff’s Office 1535 Airport Blvd • by Napa County Airport Yountville Sheriff’s Office 1950 Mulberry St • Yountville Residential Syringes / Sharps accepted Sharps must be in puncture resistant containers Missed the event? You can take your residential meds & sharps (no controlled substances allowed) to: Household Hazardous Waste Facility 889A Devlin Road, American Cyn 800-984-9661; Every Fri & Sat 9am–4pm Entrega tu medicamento expirado o no usado Nosotros ofrecemos al público este oportunidad para prevenir el abuso y robo de pastillas mediante la eliminación de drogas potencialmente peligrosas, vencidas, no utilizadas, y no deseadas dentro de las casas. Este servicio es gratis y anónimo, sin preguntas. Sábado, 23 de octubre de 2020 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Kaiser Permanente 3285 Claremont Way • Oeste Estacionamento, Napa Napa Sheriff’s Office 1535 Airport Blvd • Aeropuerto del Condado de Napa Yountville Sheriff’s Office 1950 Mulberry St • Yountville Se aceptan jeringas de uso residential, entregadas un recipiente resistente a perforación ¿No puedes ir, o te perdiste el evento? Centro de Recolección de Desechos Peligrosos (No Sustancias Controladas) 889A Devlin Road, American Cyn; 800-984-9661; Abierto cada Viernes y Sábado de 9am-4pm
Beyond the Bin: Napa’s Recycling & Composting Facility Tour Day October 4, 2021 Email Take a tour of our facility! Date: Sat. October 16th Time: 10 am – 2 pm Tours taking place every 30 minutes Address: 820 Levitin Way, American Canyon 94503 Click here to RSVP.
Free Mattress Recycling October 1, 2021 Email Individuals can drop off mattresses and box springs at the Devlin Road Transfer Station. One set (mattress and box spring) will be accepted at no charge. Please note that customers with loads of multiple mattresses will be charged the regular gate fee. Why recycle mattresses? Mattresses and box springs are bulky and difficult to transport, and public access to inexpensive recycling opportunities is very limited, so illegal dumping of mattresses is a widespread problem. What happens to mattresses and box springs after they are dropped off for recycling? The mattresses and box springs are diverted from landfills, disassembled at mattress recycling facilities and used to make other useful products like carpet padding, insulation, new steel, oil filters and mulch. More info can be found here or ByeByeMattress.com Can’t haul the mattress? NRWS/NCRWS picks them up at the curb with our bulky item service. Fees apply; call 255-5200 for details.
Are You Prepared For Winter? October 1, 2021 Email What homeowners should know before a flood occurs If you live in a flood-prone area, take proactive measures to protect your home and your valuables: Take pictures of your valuables for insurance inventory Store your important documents in a waterproof container Create digital versions and save them on a secure drive Keep your valuables (e.g. keepsakes & family photos) out of the basement so they’re not in danger of flood water Consider installing “check valves” in your home and sealing the walls in your basement Raise your utilities (electrical panels, water heater, furnace, etc) above the base flood elevation Keep your sump pump in working order with a battery backup Keep a supply of sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting or lumber to protect your home and valuables from flooding Get flood insurance so you’re protected against the damages of a flood Utilities are the #1 reason that people have to pay out of pocket because the claims are less than or equal to the deductible If you remodeled your basement – discuss with your insurance agent to be sure your improvements are covered Sign up for local weather alerts Learn about your flood risk and the floodplain in your area at FloodSmart.gov City of Napa Flood Contact Information DURING EMERGENCIES Public Information Hotline 707-258-7817 www.cityofnapa.org FLOODPLAIN INQUIRES Public Works Department 707-257-9520 napa.onerain.com This information is only a portion of what you need to be prepared; for more information and resources, visit Ready.gov and FEMA.gov
Halloween Costume Exchange October 1, 2021 Email Respook. Rewear. Rescare! Let’s make Halloween Eek-o-Friendly with the return of our Costume Exchange! The City of Napa will redistribute donated costumes at events pre-Halloween and next Halloween! Costume Drop-Off Locations (October 8th – November 17th) City of Napa, Las Flores Community Center4300 Linda Vista Ave *** in the lobby area *** Community Costume Exchange Rack Locations Napa Farmers Market – TUESDAYS! 1100 West Street, Parking lot X*** in the City of Napa’s Recycling Booth! *** City of Napa, Utilities Department 1700 Second Street, Suite 100*** in the lobby area *** Napa County Library 580 Coombs St, Napa, CA 94559*** in the children’s area *** Napa County Health & Human Services2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr, 94558*** in the Provisions Cafe, Building B from 8 am – 2 pm *** Events America Recycles Day Sunday, November 13th Redwood Plaza Parking Lot, in front of Grocery Outlet 10 am – 2 pm Questions? Email naparecycles@cityofnapa.org or call Kendra Bruno at the City of Napa: (707) 258-7864 More Halloween Tips… Done with that jack-o’-lantern? Don’t forget to compost those pumpkins! Candy wrappers are not recyclable – please put them in the landfill cart. Have other questions about what goes where this Halloween season? Check out our Recycling Guide above for all your answers!
Habitat for Humanity September 1, 2021 Email We bring people together to build decent, affordable homes & empower families through home ownership! Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore sells new & gently used home improvement items to the public at 50-90% off retail. New inventory daily! Cabinets Windows Doors Hardware / tools Flooring Appliances Lighting fixtures Millwork / trim Plumbing fixtures Sporting goods Exercise equipment Home furnishings Seasonal and specialty items 90% of the proceeds from ReStore sales stay in our communities, helping to rehabilitate and build homes in Napa and Solano Counties. Have a donation? Call 863-0692 for free pickup. www.solanonapahabitat.org Remodeling Your Home or Office? Help people in need & send less to the landfill by taking advantage of Restore Deconstruction Services! To learn more about this exciting new program call 707-422-1948 After a FREE consultation to approve and schedule your deconstruction project, Habitat for Humanity crews carefully remove items such as kitchen cabinets, appliances, lighting fixtures, sinks, tubs, toilets, etc in your home or business before a remodel or tear down. All services are FREE. The items are sold at Habitat’s ReStore in Fairfield. Homeowner gets a tax deduction for the donation of materials Contractors reduce labor and disposal costs Everyone benefits because fewer resources are wasted in landfills and all proceeds support Habitat’s mission to build affordable homes & empower families through home ownership. www.solanonapahabitat.org ReStore volunteers are always welcome and those with skills that can support deconstruction projects are particularly needed. See the volunteer tab on the website.
Napa County Coastal Cleanup September 1, 2021 Email PROTECT YOUR HAPPY PLACE! Napa County Coastal Cleanup September 18, 2021 9am-12pm VOLUNTEERS are needed to clean up Napa County’s streets & creeks! COASTAL CLEANUP DAY is a statewide and international effort to clean trash and debris from beaches, bays, creeks, rivers, and lakes. In 2020, 141 residents did their own Coastal Cleanup Day, removing 632 pounds of trash and recycling from Napa’s waterways. That’s a little short of the 561 volunteers we had in 2019, so this year we’re working to safely bring more of you to multiple sites throughout Napa County. We have locations stretching from Calistoga and Berryessa all the way down the valley into American Canyon. Come out and help us keep Napa clean! Reduce plastic bag waste—bring your own bucket, box, or bin for litter collection. If you have reusable gloves and a trash grabber, bring those, too! All ages are welcome to participate. Please register in advance. For more details and to register: NapaRCD.org/Cleanup2021 Questions? Email Ashley@NapaRCD.org or call (707) 690-3117
Canned Food Drive September 1, 2021 Email September is Hunger Action Month! Napa Recycling & Waste Services is sponsoring a CANNED FOOD DRIVE in association with the Napa Food Bank. Your donation of canned goods helps feed less fortunate individuals, seniors and children throughout the year. SUGGESTED ITEMS ARE: Pasta products Canned veggies, no/low salt Canned fruit, in natural juice Canned bean products Cereal, low sugar content Other canned or non-perishable food items Sorry, we cannot accept glass, outdated canned goods, open containers, homemade items, or perishable food. Please empty expired or inedible food into your compost cart. Please place your donation in a separate bag next to your recycling cart by 6am on your normal service day from Sept 13th–17th, 2021. PLEASE TAPE OR STAPLE THE BILL INSERT (LINK HERE) TO YOUR BAG OR BOX OF CANNED FOOD ITEMS. One of our recycling drivers will cheerfully collect your donation. Individuals who would like to support the Napa Food Bank are also welcome to make monetary donations at their office or send tax-deductible contributions to: Napa Valley Food Bank 1766 Industrial Way Napa, CA 94558 (707) 253-6128 or visit canv.org/canv-food-bank Thank you for your donation and support of those less fortunate.
Regeneration Napa September 1, 2021 Email Did you know reducing waste helps fight climate waste helps fight climate change? Join the Regeneration Napa Challenge to learn easy ways to: Reduce your waste; Save money; Discover your carbon footprint; and Join your community in creating a safer and healthier future! TAKE ACTION! Go Paperless! Compost Food Scraps! Ditch Plastics! Visit regenerationnapa.org today to learn more!
No Time To Waste! September 1, 2021 Email 40% of food in the USA goes uneaten, with most ending up rotting in landfills creating methane gas! Become a Food Donor to Fight Napa Valley Food Insecurity Donating unsold, surplus food is easy with ChowMatch, the Feeding it Forward web application tool. For more info visit: fifnv.org For other ways to donate food to reduce food waste, a complete listing of local food resources is available on the Feeding it Forward website. NV CanDo has partnered with The Food Bank for the Napa Food Project, for coordinating “green bag” pickups. To participate in the Napa Food Project, as a food donor or neighborhood coordinator, simply sign-up at: www.nvcando.org Learn more here. The Good Samaritan Act (Public Law 104-210) protects you from liability when donating food.
