NEWS & TIPS
A collection of posts to peruse.
LESS Program: Fluorescents Drop-off Locations
Fluorescent bulbs & tubes contain mercury and must be disposed of properly… do not throw in the trash or recycling! These drop-off sites accept residential fluorescent bulbs & tubes up to 4’ in length. Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 889A Devlin Road,...
Join the Napa RECYCLE MORE Program
The RECYCLE MORE program offers free curbside pickup by appointment of all electronics, appliances, oversize metal items, clothing and shoes, cooking oil and... NOW ACCEPTING HOUSEHOLD FLUORESCENT BULBS AND TUBES! Must be placed in a box for pickup— no loose bulbs or...
Do Not Recycle Garden Hoses
Non-recyclable items placed in recycling carts tangled into a massive 2,240 lb. ball that shut down the sorting line at the Napa recycling facility. visit www.naparecycling.com for details
Don’t Trash the Bike Lane
Putting a cart in the bike lane is just like placing it in the middle of the street — so DON’T Carts set in bike lanes or sidewalks block routes to schools, forcing students and others into vehicle traffic It’s not only unsafe, it’s illegal CVC 21211 (b) You can...
Flip the Lid Audits
To comply with state recycling law SB 1383, residents and businesses must place compostable and recyclable materials in the appropriate carts and bins. State regulations require that we periodically inspect customer carts and bins. During our inspections, we’ll...
No FOG Down the Drain
Don’t put fats, oils or grease down the drain. Follow these tips instead!
We’ll Take Your Paint!
FIND A RECYCLING LOCATION www.paintcare.org Check out the list of local Napa options on the Paint page of our Recycle Guide.
Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for Safe Disposal
The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is for safe and legal disposal of UNUSABLE or UNWANTED hazardous products. Please remember to pack products carefully so they won’t mix or spill. Transport in trunk if possible. The facility accepts all types of hazardous waste...
Recycling Leadership Awards
Congratulations to our JD Fullner Recycling Leadership 2024 Award Winners! CITY OF NAPA Alta Heights Elementary School Billco’s Billiards & Darts Blue Oak Middle School Browns Valley Market Don Perico El Sabor Serano Hop Creek Pub Jack in the Box (Trancas) JS...
Clean Your Carts with Care and Consideration
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...
Climate-Friendly Garden Tour 2024
Climate-Friendly Garden Tour Napa Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10 am to 4 pm $5 per Adult / Free for Kids Napa's Climate Friendly Garden tour features 11 beautiful local gardens that provide inspiration for creating your own resource-efficient landscaping. -Vibrant...
Curbside Food Composting
BEAT THE “ICK” FACTOR! Reduce moisture and odors in your pail or cart by adding soiled or shredded paper, or by wrapping your food scraps in newspaper. You can also freeze your food scraps and then put them in the cart on collection day. Avoid odors, mold,...
Earth Day Napa 2024
Earth Day Napa Saturday April 20th - Oxbow Commons - 11AM - 4PM Celebrate Earth Day with us! Fun for all ages Interactive booths Live music Dance performances Crafts Games And more! Want to do something hands-on for the Earth before the festival? Join the...
Napa Community Cleanup – Earth Day
Celebrate 20 Years of the Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup! Volunteer to be part of this citywide event! April 20, 2024, 9am–11:30am Cleanup sites: Downtown Napa at Main & Pearl Downtown Napa at the Napa County Library South Jefferson Wetlands Oxbow District at...
BIKE FEST 2024
Have you or your kids outgrown your bikes? Are you in the market for a two-wheeled way to go to work, to school, or to the store? Are you missing that one part or accessory to make your ride even better? -The Bike Swap- at Napa Bikefest has you covered! MAKE A DEAL...
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County
Tomato Plant Sale Saturday, April 13th, 9am - until sold out. Cash or check only. 1710 Soscol Ave, just south of Central Valley Hardware. Information on: • How to Plant • Growing in Containers • Dealing with Pests & Disease • Companion Planting • Outsmarting the...
Compost Available!
Spring into sustainability with compost, gravel, and mulch! Whether you're enriching your garden soil or boosting your plants' growth, now’s the perfect time to stock up and save. Don't miss out - Grab your materials today! Want your compost or gravel delivered?...
Free Backyard Composting Workshops!
MARCH 22nd 10AM - 12PM BACKYARD COMPOSTING - HAGAFEN WINERY APRIL 5th 12PM - 2PM BACKYARD & WORM COMPOSTING - NAPA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER MAY 17th 10AM - 12PM BACKYARD & WORM COMPOSTING - NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE UPPER VALLEY CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 6th 10AM - 12PM...