NEWS & TIPS
A collection of posts to peruse.
Spring Cleaning with Recycle More
If spring cleaning has left you with unused, outdated or oversized electronics & appliances… Recycle Big with Recycle More! Recycle More accepts: Televisions & computer monitors Computer & office equipment Consumer electronics Holiday string lights Large...
The Mayor’s Water Challenge
Take the Wyland National Mayor's Water Challenge for Water Conservation, April 1-30, 2025. It's Fun, Free & Easy. Simply Choose an Action to Take on Behalf of Your City at mywaterpledge.com. Win $3000 for home utilities and $25,000 in prizes for students at...
The Importance of Proper Pet Waste Disposal 🐶🐱
Did you know that pet waste is the #1 form of bacterial pollution found in the Napa River? Unlike waste from wild animals, dog and cat feces can contain harmful bacteria and parasites, posing serious health risks. ⚠️ Health Risks of Pet Waste Prolonged exposure to dog...
🌱 Composting Made Easy: What you can and can not compost 🌍
Proper composting is key to reducing waste and helping the environment. Here’s a quick guide to what’s accepted in compost bins and what should be avoided. Let’s work together to create cleaner, greener spaces! ✅ What’s Accepted in Compost Bins? Food Scraps: Meat,...
♻️ Recycling Made Simple: What you can and can not recycle 🌍
Recycling properly helps conserve resources and keeps our planet clean. Here’s a quick guide on what belongs in the recycling bin and how to prepare items for recycling. ✅ What’s Accepted for Recycling? Clean Paper & Cardboard: Includes newspapers, magazines,...
🗑️ Landfill Waste: What belongs and what doesn’t 🚮
Not everything can be recycled or composted, which is where landfill waste comes in. Here’s a guide on what belongs in the trash and how to dispose of items responsibly. ✅ What’s Accepted in the Landfill Bin? Diapers: Disposable diapers. Plastic Bags & Stretchy...
What Goes in the Compost?
Remember to search the Napa Recycling Guide to find out what goes in the compost cart/bin! Want to print out helpful recycling/compost/landfill signs for your home, business, or organization? Visit this page.
What Goes in the Recycling?
Remember to search the Napa Recycling Guide to find out what goes in the recycling cart/bin! Want to print out helpful recycling signs for your home, business, or organization? Visit this page.
What Goes in the Landfill Cart?
Remember to search the Napa Recycling Guide to find out what must go in the landfill cart/bin. Want to print out helpful recycling signs for your home, business, or organization? Visit this page.
Annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up and Recycling Day
The annual Scouts BSA Christmas Tree Pick-Up and Recycling Day comes to Napa on Saturday, January 4th, 2020.
Green Screen Film Series
In partnership with Napa Climate NOW! 🌍 Admission is Free! 🌍 Join us for an exciting Green Screen Film Series to explore powerful stories about climate change, sustainability, and ecological restoration. This series offers a unique opportunity to learn, engage, and...
Where Do Your Napa Solid Waste/Recycling Bill Payments Go?
Are you curious about where your Napa solid waste/recycling bill payments go? If you want to know more about the City of Napa’s Solid Waste & Recycling (SWR) Enterprise Fund, please visit: www.cityofnapa.org/SWRFundInfo for more information including a link to the...
Green Cart Brown Cart
Here in Napa, you may have seen new GREEN COMPOST CARTS alongside the brown ones. To align with a statewide requirement to standardize the colors of carts across California, we’ve started the process of making the switch from brown to green for compost (the...
CanDo’s Napa Valley Food Project
Neighbors Helping Neighbors You want to help. We make it easy! Join the Napa Valley Food Project to support our local community and make a meaningful impact. Here's how you can get involved: Become a Neighborhood Coordinator Recruit Your Neighbors or Colleagues: Bring...
Holiday Schedule
Don’t miss your trash, recycling and compost collection over the holidays!
CanDo Give Guide
67 Napa County Nonprofits...1 Easy Way to Give! November 15 – December 31 Inspiring a community of giving. You make a choice. You make a difference. We make it easy. Visit CanDoGiveGuide.org for details and a list of participating nonprofits. Pick your favorites and...
Are You Prepared For Winter?
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...
Fire Safety Tips for Natural Christmas Trees
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow very large quickly. The following tips will ensure you have the freshest—and the safest—tree possible: Picking the tree Choose a tree with fresh, green...