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Commercial Business Recycling - It's THE LAW as of July 1, 2012
What every Ventura Business Needs to know!
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Conserving our natural resources is essential for the health and wellbeing of our community and our planet.
In keeping with this sentiment, beginning July 1, 2012, the State of California has made business recycling mandatory. According the newly enacted legislation (AB341), businesses that generate 4 cubic yards or more of trash per week (the equivalent of a large commercial dumpster) and all multifamily complexes with five or more units (regardless of the amount of trash they generate), will be required to recycle.
Compliance is determined by solid waste service capacity. Businesses that share trash service accumulating the 4 cubic yards or more of trash per week must comply even if individually, the businesses do not generate that amount of trash. READ MORE.
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 Ventura's Natural Beauty
Let's keep it that way!
February 2012
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by Christine Wied
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A rain barrel discount program for City of Ventura residents is now available through Environmental Sustainability and Ventura Water. Working in cooperation with Smith Pipe and Supply at 3060 Sherwin Avenue in Ventura, the Channel/Bushman 60-gallon rain barrel with a retail value of $85.oo will be available for $42.oo plus tax at their store with a Rain Barrel Discount Voucher.
Along with the voucher, proof of Ventura residency such as a Ventura Water bill or other utility bill or document that shows a City of Ventura address (not a driver's license) must be shown to receive the discount.
Two rain barrel discounts are available per residential address with the voucher. Additional rain barrels may be purchased at the full retail price. The rain barrel is for non-potable water use only.
Vouchers are available through Environmental Sustainability by calling 652-4584 or printed directly from the website. This program is subject to availability of supply and while funds last. READ MORE.
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| Ventura's Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Make Ventura A New Destination Point on the EV Infrastructure Highway
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ChargePoint Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
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Ventura, one of California's most historic and picturesque coastal cites, is also known for being an environmentally friendly city.
Beginning March 1, 2012, the City of Ventura will also become a destination point on the Electrical Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Highway.
With the objective of promoting clean transportation, reducing green house gas emissions and promoting downtown Ventura and it's beautiful beaches as a destination point for EV drivers, the City's Public Works Department applied for, and recently secured an award to receive ten EV charging stations. READ MORE.
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Reduce*Reuse*Recycle
by Maryann Ridini Spencer
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City, State and Federal Government environmental
initiatives are now, more than ever, underscoring the need for environmental conservation by implementing initiatives promoting the slogan:
REDUSE*REUSE*RECYLE! For example, California State Assembly Bill 341 makes recycling mandatory for all businesses that produce four-cubic yards of trash or more per week and all multi-family residential properties with five units or more regardless the amount of trash. Are you an advocate of doing your part to save our environment and keep Ventura beautiful? Would you like more information on sustainable practices and tips to help you conserve resources and save money? The City of Ventura's Environmental Sustainability Division offers FREE Business consultations to local businesses. It's simple and it's FREE. All you have to do is contact Courtney Lindberg at (805) 667-6502 to schedule your FREE Business Assessment. READ MORE and VIEW VIDEOS. |
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Sustainable Ventura
February 2012 Show: Focus on Ventura's Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
 When a pipeline breaks, water is not the only thing
that flows out of the pipe. Disruption of water services,
damage caused by a broken pipe and the use of emergency personnel and equipment to fix a break, can all add up to a hefty flowing price tag.
Aging infrastructure is the primary cause for pipe breaks. In Ventura, one of California's oldest cities, some of the pipeline infrastructure dates back over 100 years.
On the February 2012 Sustainable Ventura TV series, find out more about Ventura's Infrastructure and current capital improvement projects from Principal Engineers Joe McDermott and Susan Rungren and Ventura Water GM, Shana Epstein. Ralph Casillas, Leadworker for the Wastewater Collection System also discusses how to protect your homes pipes and laterals and why no FOG (fat, oils and grease) should go down the drain!
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Sustainable Ventura February 2012 - "Ventura Water's Infrastructure and What You Need to Know" Watch on Caps-TV's VTV, Channel 15, Thursdays, 8:30pm with rebroadcasts weekly |
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Environmental Sustainability
is Everyone's Responsibility! 
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