At the Redwood Landfill, yesterday’s trash is today’s electricity, thanks to a renewable energy...
Green Energy at Redwood
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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.
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.
Recycled Art Projects for Kids
In 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that approximately 292.4 million...
WM’s Recycling Education Curricula for Elementary School
As adults, we are keenly aware of the risks that climate change poses to our planet, society, and...
WM Invests US$825 Million Toward 100% RNG-Fueled Natural Gas Fleet
via ESG Review, read whole article here WM's Renewable Energy Investments Expected To Power More...
WM Introduces Expanded Bulky Program in Oakland
A new free curbside bulky waste program that provides more curbside pickups and self-haul drop...
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WM and Hayward Extend Collection and Disposal Contract
New Deal Extends WM Service in Alameda County’s third largest city for a decade. Includes new cart delivery and other SB1383 enhancements. HAYWARD, Calif., - Hayward residents and businesses will see new trash and recycling carts, more public trash cans and a new...
How To Get Rid of A Mattress in Alameda County: Free Mattress & Box Spring Drop-Off at Davis Street
Updated December 1, 2023 - All Alameda County residents can now dispose of up to five mattresses and/or box springs a day for free at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex. About The Mattress Recycling Program “We’re thrilled to provide this convenient program to...
Hayward, CA City Council Awards New Garbage Collection, Organics, Recycling Contract to WMAC
from Waste Advantage Magazine, July 13, 2022 The Hayward City Council voted to award Waste Management of Alameda County a 10-year extension of its existing exclusive franchise to provide garbage, organics and recycling services to the City. The agreement maintains and...