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10 very simple steps to help you and the environment:
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Get rid of
junk mail. |
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Call or E-Mail magazine companies' customer
service departments and tell them to take you off their mailing list, or
eliminate duplicate mailings. |
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Did you know that catalogues use mostly virgin tree wood and a variety of
chemicals to produce those nice shiny pages? They are one of the most
environmentally detrimental paper products in the market!
more info. |
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Contact credit bureaus to ask to be removed from lists of pre-approved credit
cards 888-5OPTOUT (888-567-8688) or
www.optoutprescreen.com. |
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d.
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Remove your name from mail and phone lists by contacting
Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Mail Preference Service (MPS) at
www.dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html. |
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Set your air conditioner and heater on a timer.
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Save energy and money by setting your timer so that your air
conditioner and heater are on only when you really need them. Timers can be
found at any major home improvement store. |
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Try them in that order.
Learn More.
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Go to your recycling service provider's website,
and find out exactly what kinds of material they will take for recycling. Most
likely, they will take more than you think. |
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Did you know?
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Paper products make up over 40% of landfill mass.
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Envelopes, including those with a label window, can be recycled as paper.
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If you find stores and manufacturers who are making good environmental choices
tell them that you appreciate their efforts.
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Buy goods with less packaging and/or recycled packaging.
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Buy in bulk to save money and reduce the amount of packaging required.
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Keep a reusable mug for water or coffee rather than using paper or plastic
cups.
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Use canvas bags for grocery store shopping and some stores will give you money
back!
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Save energy by turning lights, computers, and heaters off when not in use.
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Household Materials
General Guidelines
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Yes Recyclable
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Not Recyclable
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Hazardous waste
* Needs special disposal because these items are
toxic to you and the environment!
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Newspaper
Junk mail envelopes (even with windows)
Magazines & catalogues
Phone books
Cardboard (try reuse first)
All colors of glass
Tin or Steel
Aluminum
Clear & light colored plastic (#1-7)
Green waste
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Paper towels
Wax paper
Soiled paper
Containers with foil linings
Mirrors
Windows
Light bulbs
Pyrex
Ceramic
Clothes hangers
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Gas or other fuel
Antifreeze
Cleaners
Spray cans
Oil & oil filters
Medical or biological waste
Batteries including AAA-D
Paint or paint thinner
Propane tanks
Mercury products (fluorescent bulbs or lamps, thermometers.)
Explosive materials & ammunition**
Call Marin County Shariff's office
(415) 499-7250
*See information on your local collection service below for disposal
procedures.
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Go to www.MarinRecycles.org
to search for
ways to recycle or dispose of any item!
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Your
Local Collection Service
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Location
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Service
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More Information
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Marin City
Sausalito
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Bay Cities Refuse
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http://www.ci.sausalito.ca.us
(415)332-3646
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Fairfax
Greenbrae
Kentfield
Larkspur
Las Gallinas Valley
Marinwood
Ross & Ross Valley
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Sleepy Hollow
Terra Linda
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Marin Sanitary Service
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http://www.marinsanitary.com/
(415)456-2601
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Almonte
Alto
Belvedere
Corta Madera
Homestead
Mill Valley
Strawberry
Tiburon
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Mill Valley Refuse
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http://www.millvalleyrefuse.com/
(415) 457-9760
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Bel Marin Keys
Hamilton
Ignacio
Novato
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Novato Disposal
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http://www.novatodisposal.com/
(415) 897-4177
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Bolinas
Forest Knolls
Inverness
Marshall
Muir Beach
Nicasio
Olema
Point Reyes Station
San Geronimo
Stinson Beach
West Marin
Woodacre
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Shoreline Disposal
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1-800-862-4659
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Tamalpais Valley
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Tamalpais group Service District
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http://www.tcsd.us/
(415) 388-6393
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Make $ on your Recyclables!
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Marin County
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Marin Recycling and Buyback center
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http://www.marinsanitary.com/
(415) 453-1404
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Novato
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Novato Recycling and Buyback center
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http://www.unicycler.com
(415) 892-7344
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