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Halloween pumpkins can keep giving long after Oct. 31. Just ask the goats and pigs at a local farm and animal sanctuary that enjoyed nearly 2,000 pounds of pumpkins donated through the County’s first Pumpkin Smash event.
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If you notice someone lifting lids on your waste bin or get an “Oops” tag on collection day, there is no need for concern. It’s all part of County Public Works (DPW) efforts to help residents sort their trash, recycling and organic waste correctly.
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The Holiday Season “presents” us all with one of the biggest recycling opportunities of the entire year. With all the gifts, wrapping paper, cards — and even the tree — there is a lot of stuff to “re-gift” to our earth and the future, rather than tossing it into the trash and our landfills. Here are some tips!
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Jingle bells, jingle bells, Santa’s on his way! Oh what fun the holidays are when you recycle the right way; hey! Here’s how!
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Lithium-ion battery fires are at an all-time high, according to the San Diego Fire Hazardous Materials Team. These batteries store a large amount of energy and pose a threat if not disposed of properly. They can overheat, catch fire, or even explode.
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Santa Claus, jingle bells, gifts, packages and — recycling? Yes! The holidays are a great time of the year to put your recycling skills to work, from all that wrapping paper to gift boxes and even our Christmas trees—if you are using a real tree.
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It’s the most — recyclable — time of the year! Think about it. The holiday season brings all kinds of recyclable things into our homes, from wrapping paper and packages, to yes, even our Christmas trees if you’re using a real one.
