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City of Everett Offers Free Dump Coupons

Mark Rappaport, November 20th, 2007

The city of Everett, Washington is offering residents in several neighborhoods an incentive to clean up their junk and yard waste. People who live in most of the city's neighborhoods can pick up vouchers at their local Neighborhood Association locations what are good for dropping off up to 360 pounds of trash at the Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station, 10700 ... read more

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Free Mariposa County Oil Filter Recycling Event

Mark Rappaport, November 9th, 2007

Did you know that you can recycle used oil filters at NAPA Auto Parts? Bring your used oil filter to NAPA Auto Parts in Mariposa on Tuesday, November 27 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and receive a FREE oil & filter recycling container and $6 off your purchase of a new oil filter! It’s that easy! The FREE ... read more

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Tagged basics, carfluids, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, oilfilters, recycle, steel

Published in Automotive


Free Tuolumne County Oil Filter Exchange Event

Mark Rappaport, November 9th, 2007

Do you change your own oil? Do you have used oil filters? Did you know that you can recycle them along with your motor oil at AutoZone? Bring your used oil filter to AutoZone in Sonora on Tuesday, November 13 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and receive a FREE oil & filter recycling container and $6 off your ... read more

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Tagged basics, carfluids, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, oilfilters, recycle, steel

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Free Colusa County Oil Filter Exchange Event

Mark Rappaport, November 9th, 2007

Do you change your own oil? Do you have used oil filters? Did you know that you can recycle them along with your motor oil at Alderson’s Ranch Supply? Bring your used oil filter to Alderson’s Ranch Supply in Princeton on Friday, November 9 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and receive a FREE oil & filter recycling container and $6 ... read more

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Tagged basics, carfluids, cdsanddvds, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, oilfilters, recycle, steel

Published in Automotive


To Flush or Not to Flush

Mark Rappaport, November 9th, 2007

This one is easy! Don’t EVER flush any unwanted medications down the toilet or wash them down the drain! OK, then what DO you do to get rid of unwanted personal care products or medications? The best solution is to dispose of them carefully in the trash or take them to a take-it-back program at your local pharmacy, hospital or ... read more

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Tagged basics, cdsanddvds, ideas, medical, medications, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle

Published in Hazardous


Don’t Recycle Your Identity

Mark Rappaport, November 8th, 2007

Proper disposal of unwanted medications is important, and one of the more popular methods for proper disposal of pharmaceuticals is the take-back program or disposal in the everyday trash. These two options are becoming more popular as information about how flushing meds is damaging the environment. But, more on that in the next article. Take-it-back programs are usually ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, ideas, medical, medications, noteworthy, recycle

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Why Are Pharmaceuticals Hazardous?

Mark Rappaport, November 5th, 2007

The use of pharmaceuticals in this country by the general population is common and growing. In the United States, sales of over-the-counter medicines have increased by 60 percent since the 1990’s. This means that more and more households have leftover medications that they need to dispose of including controlled substances, over the counter medications, prescription drugs and vitamins. These drugs ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, medical, medications, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle

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PG&E Manager Receives Environmental Award

Mark Rappaport, October 30th, 2007

Rex Bell, Environmental Field Services Manager for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) won the Clarke Award at a ceremony at PG&E headquarters on Thursday, October 25. The Sixth Annual Richard A. Clarke Environmental Leadership Award ceremony honors an individual or team whose efforts best demonstrate exceptional environmental leadership. PG&E contributes $5,000 on behalf of Clarke Award recipients to their choice ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, energy, ideas, lead, lightbulbs, mercury, noteworthy, recycle

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Limited Time Rebates for Installing CFLs

Mark Rappaport, October 5th, 2007

Saving money and energy each fall can be as simple as installing an Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL). Each fall, from October 1 through November 30, Alexandria Light and Power (ALP) and Runestone Electric Association (REA) are encouraging Minnesota residents to “Change the World” one light, one step at a time by replacing their standard ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, energy, ideas, noteworthy, stone

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What’s New at Earth 911

Mark Rappaport, July 19th, 2007

Or better yet, what's not new? Of course there is the new look of the Web site. You may have noticed a lot more stories too. On the home page we have added a new feature with easy tips on how to be a little more "green" while you reduce, reuse, recycle and react. Speaking of ... read more

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