| | September 2012 | Issue 13 |
Instead of falling into old habits of throwing items away, practice the three Rs = Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. In this issue, you'll learn how to dispose of old batteries and electronics, how to have an environmentally friendly holiday and fall gardening tips. Also featured are new rules concerning commercial recycling and information about upcoming events such as Irvine Global Village Festival,Senior Health and Resource Expo and the "Smart Gardening" certificate series.
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Free Battery Buckets & New Drop of Locations for Universal Waste
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 The City of Irvine has launched a pilot recycling program that offers convenient drop-off locations for universal waste, which includes batteries, cell phones, compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and other electronics that may not be thrown in the trash.
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AB 341 Requires Mandatory Commercial Recycling
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Businesses or public entities that subscribe to a service of 4 cubic yards or more of solid waste per week must recycle. Multifamily dwellings of five units or more must also recycle.
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Irvine Global Village Festival
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Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Bill Barber Park
Now in its 11th year, this multicultural event features international cuisine, live entertainment, a kids village with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits and an international marketplace. Festival admission and parking are free.
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Preparing for the Holidays in the Fall
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Find out what you can do now to get ready for the holiday season and being environmentally friendly.
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