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Transfer Station:
From
7 a.m. on July 15 through July 20, 2025
, the Transfer Station will not accept open-top containers, roll-off containers, dump trucks, dump trailers, stake-body trucks, box trucks, or any construction debris (C&D materials).
Solid Waste Charge:
Bill rate changes for the solid waste charge
are in effect
for all property owners as of
July 1
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Food Scraps (Food Waste)
Datasheet: Backyard Food Scraps Composting
Datasheet: Backyard Food Scraps Composting Form
Reducing Food Waste
Reducing Food Waste - Chinese
Reducing Food Waste - French
Reducing Food Waste - Spanish
Tip Sheet 1: Basics on Backyard Composting of Food Scraps - Chinese
Tip Sheet 1: Basics on Backyard Composting of Food Scraps - English
Tip Sheet 1: Basics on Backyard Composting of Food Scraps - French
Tip Sheet 1: Basics on Backyard Composting of Food Scraps - Spanish
Tip Sheet 2: Acceptable Food Scraps Compostable Materials - Chinese
Tip Sheet 2: Acceptable Food Scraps Compostable Materials - English
Tip Sheet 2: Acceptable Food Scraps Compostable Materials - French
Tip Sheet 2: Acceptable Food Scraps Compostable Materials - Spanish
Tip Sheet 3: Troubleshooting Tips for Backyard Composting - Chinese
Tip Sheet 3: Troubleshooting Tips for Backyard Composting - English
Tip Sheet 3: Troubleshooting Tips for Backyard Composting - French
Tip Sheet 3: Troubleshooting Tips for Backyard Composting - Spanish
Tip Sheet 4: How to Use Compost Made From Food Scraps - Chinese
Tip Sheet 4: How to Use Compost Made From Food Scraps - English
Tip Sheet 4: How to Use Compost Made From Food Scraps - French
Tip Sheet 4: How to Use Compost Made From Food Scraps - Spanish
Tip Sheet 5: Vermicomposting: Composting Inside with Worms - Chinese
Tip Sheet 5: Vermicomposting: Composting Inside with Worms - English
Tip Sheet 5: Vermicomposting: Composting Inside with Worms - French
Tip Sheet 5: Vermicomposting: Composting Inside with Worms - Spanish