Nestled across the California/Nevada Sierra mountain border, Lake Tahoe is known for its stunning...
Must-Know Tips for Visiting Lake Tahoe Sustainably
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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.
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...
Recycling Right in Reno: Tips from Vice-Mayor Devon Reese
Reno has experienced significant fluctuations in its snowpack and summer temperatures over the...
What To Do With That Trash in Your Hand: Recycling Tips from Sparks Councilman Kristopher Dahir
“Here in Northern Nevada, we’ve experienced challenges with proper recycling practices,” says...
Green Energy at Redwood
At the Redwood Landfill, yesterday’s trash is today’s electricity, thanks to a renewable energy...
Inside Reno’s Eco Center Material Recovery Facility
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after the truck picks it up from the curb at your house? WM’s Kendra Kostelecky treated the This Is Reno crew to an exclusive inside look at WM’s Eco Center Material Recovery Recycling facility.
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Women in Leadership: Insights from Jessica Jones, WM’s New Area General Manager
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...