Free Dump Days are returning to Lockwood Regional Landfill to encourage responsible disposal and...
Free Bulky Item Disposal at Lockwood Landfill – April 18 – 20 and April 22 – 27, 8:00am – 3:30pm
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Sustainability
At the intersection of technological, social, policy, and business innovation, the Northern California/Nevada area is a driving force in developing solutions to global sustainability challenges. See the stories at the forefront of sustainability, waste reduction, renewable energy, recycling, composting, and more.
How To Recycle Right in the North Valley
Californians have been recycling for decades, but with recent laws like SB1383, the state is...
Carpet Recycling at Davis Street
More than 300 million pounds of carpet are buried in California landfills every year, where it...
Must-Know Tips for Visiting Lake Tahoe Sustainably
Nestled across the California/Nevada Sierra mountain border, Lake Tahoe is known for its stunning...
Recycled Public Art Installations Beautify Reno
Most people know that recycling benefits the environment and helps advance sustainability, but not...
Composting at Guadalupe
The WM EarthCare Landscape Center at the Guadalupe Landfill features compost and an assortment of...
Organics Composting at Davis Street
Organics – yard trimmings, food scraps, and food-soiled paper – account for nearly 40 percent of...
Davis Street Recycling Guide
Recycling & Reuse Davis Street offers both Recycling and Reuse drop off for a variety of...
Certified Construction & Demolition Recycling
Davis Street is the first and currently the only 3rd party certified mixed C&D debris...
Renewable Energy at Altamont
One of the industry’s first renewable landfill gas to energy plants was built at the Altamont...
Composting for Alameda County
The Altamont Landfill opened the first industrial Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) composting...
Davis Street’s Education Center
Field trips to the award-winning irecycle@school Education Center offer students an opportunity to...
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Insights from WM’s New Area General Manager About Women in Leadership
Long before the term “sustainability” became as commonplace as it is today, Jessica Jones was drawn to designing green buildings and sustainable solutions. Her mother’s occupation as an engineering technician, coupled with her twin brother’s interest in mechanical...
Update Your WM Profile For Same-Day Service Alerts
In anticipation of seasonal weather conditions, road maintenance, and unexpected events, WM Northern California-Nevada asks all residents to update contact details on their WM profiles. This initiative is aligned with WM's commitment to fostering a resilient,...
CMC Service Update – March 31, 2023
Complete Collection Service in Monterey County Resumes, April 1 Negotiations with LiUNA Local 270 Continue March 31, 2023 – Despite an ongoing strike by LiUNA Local 270, CMC management has secured additional volunteer drivers and technicians to resume full collection...