Eco-Tip for 5-13-18 Brush Clearance Deadline: June 1st – Chip to Make Mulch By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD Frank Smith planned to comply with the County’s June 1 brush clearance deadline by doing a week of yardwork and bringing his discards to the Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Integrated Waste Management Division free community clean-up…
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The Ventura County Public Works Agency works hard every day to ensure our community is running smoothly.
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For Eco-Tip May 6, 2018 Media Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal: From Tapes to DVDs By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD Now that streaming services are easier to use, are you considering dumping your music and movie collection? Cassettes and VCR tapes are still accepted for donation at most local thrift stores, and you can…
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Eco-Tip for 4/29/18 Awards Programs Recognize and Inspire By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD In his “4R Grandkids/SaveOurWater” blog about Ventura County’s natural resources, Charles Spraggins recently groused about the types of measures celebrated at last week’s Earth Day events, saying, “What is saved by ‘sustainable living’ is consumed anyway via growth and development.”…
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Eco-Tip for 4-22-18 Mattress Recycling Options Start with Retailers By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD To fund recycling, local stores and on-line retailers all charge a state-mandated $10.50 fee for each mattresses or box springs sold. However, only the stores are required to collect your old mattress for free when delivering a new one.…
DetailsTRANSPORTATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION Pleasant Valley Road (Between Dodge Rd & Hailes Rd) Two-Way Left-Turn Lane ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $910,000 CONST. START DATE May 2020 CONST. END DATE November 2020 PROJECT MANAGER/ DESIGN ENGINEER Sohil Bhakta CONTACT NUMBER 805.654.3987
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Eco-Tip for April 8, 2018 Smaller Earth Day Events Need Early Support By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD Earth Day is April 22, which is a Sunday this year, making events convenient for attendees who work or go to school. Small-scale events are scheduled for that day, but as is typical in Ventura County,…
DetailsTRANSPORTATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION Bridge Road Bridge Rehabilitation County Bridge #442 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ 1,725,000 CONST. START DATE June 2022 CONST. END DATE September 2022 PROJECT MANAGER/ DESIGN ENGINEER Christopher Solis CONTACT NUMBER 805.654.2065
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Eco-Tip for 3/25/18 Dockwalker Volunteers Needed to Prevent Oil and Sewage Spills By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD This Friday, volunteers will receive training and materials qualifying them to be official “Dockwalkers,” with access to local boaters in the Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Dockwalkers use this access to protect the environment by educating…
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