FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION Lisa Hemenway (805) 587-3920 Lhemenway1@wm.com Waste Management Cancels Upcoming Moorpark and Thousand Oaks Free Landfill Day Recycling Event Drop off event cancelled as precautionary measure due to COVID-19 SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. – APRIL 3, 2020 – In response to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information from the Centers for Disease…
Eco-tip: Here are ways to reuse of construction and demolition debris David Goldstein, Special to Ventura County Star Published 10:00 a.m. PT March 21, 2020 Recycling is difficult in some rural parts of Ventura County, so people living in those areas have come up with innovative reuse ideas we can all benefit from knowing. Perhaps…
2020 Community Beautification Event Schedule In accordance with the Stay Well At Home Order of the Ventura County Department of Public Health, please be advised of changes to the schedule of community cleanup events. Please check back as events are subject to change given the current COVID-19 Health Emergency. Event Date Community Location Status April…
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Water Supply Can the COVID-19 coronavirus get into my water? The novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, does not present a threat to the safety of Metropolitan’s treated water supplies. Metropolitan’s multi-step treatment process includes filtration and disinfection using ozone and chlorine. This advanced process removes and kills viruses, including coronaviruses,…
by David Goldstein CAMPAIGN SIGN REMOVAL DEADLINE IS MARCH 13 Political candidates and “issue proponents” have until Friday, March 13 — 10 days after the election — to remove their campaign signs from unincorporated areas, according to the County of Ventura’s Political Sign Registration form these parties are required to sign prior to…
Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19 (Somis) The District was formed on November 4, 1980 when it assumed responsibility for the Rancho Las Posas Mutual Water Company. The District provides water to the community of Somis. Water is imported from the State Water Project, delivered through the Metropolitan Water District of…
Eco-tip: If you can’t keep a gift, at least keep it out of the landfill David Goldstein, Special to Ventura County Star Published 4:38 p.m. PT Jan. 11, 2020 “Everybody liquidates,” says the tab heading on the web page of B-Stock Solutions, a Northern California-based company selling business software, systems and auction services to retailers…
With the new year comes a new area of focus for recycling. Until now, recycling has focused mostly on items like cans, bottles, paper, cardboard and plastic. A Jan. 1, 2020 target set by California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (which was passed in 2016) directs California to recycle half of all organic waste. It also…
Eco-tip: 2020 puts focus on a new frontier of recycling David Goldstein, Special to Ventura County Star Published 3:14 p.m. PT Jan. 4, 2020 Wednesday was not only New Year’s Day; it was also the dawn of what might signal a new era in California recycling. Until now, recycling has focused mostly on items…
Correct Information on California Water Efficiency Laws by Caroline Minasian Jan 2, 2020 News Releases SACRAMENTO – News media reports have provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman). Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the…