Mission ViejoRecycling News

Winter 2018

Curbside tree collection for residents will take place on your collection day from December 26, 2018 through January 16, 2019. Please place trees at the curb, or in your green waste cart, on your regular collection day.•Trees longer than six feet (6’) must be cut in half.•Please remove all decorations including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.•Flocked trees will be collected but cannot be recycled. You can also drop off your tree at any of these locations:•Mission Viejo Animal Service Center 28095 Hillcrest•Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park 22056 Olympiad Road•Gilleran Park 24960 Felipe Road(bin located in the parking lot)

Holiday Tree Recycling

Go Green in 2019!Waste Management wishes you a happy and healthy New Year! As you make your resolutions for 2019, consider these simple and cost-effective solutions to decrease food waste:

•Keep track of how much food waste you generate to become a more efficient grocery shopper;don’t buy more food than you need.•Avoid clutter in your fridge, pantry, and freezer. By keeping everything neat and following the “first in, first out” principle, it will allow you to see older products and consume them before they spoil.•Instead of tossing, eat the leftovers in your fridge and freezer before going grocery shopping.•Plan your meals with leftovers in mind. Succeed at this by thinking of leftover meals ahead of time so you can look forward to new food creations.•Consider giving any excess meals to family, neighbors, coworkers, or friends - that way it is sure to be eaten.

Temporary Bin RentalWaste Management is proud to announce that all Mission Viejo residents will receive a 30% one-time INSTA-BIN® Temporary Bin/Dumpster rental discount as a token of our continued partnership.

Discount is valid from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.

To schedule, contact Waste Management’s Customer Service Center at (949) 642-1191.

Waste Management observes the following holidays:

Residential collection service will be delayed one day following the above holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delays.

Holidays

Labor Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

New Year’s DayMemorial Day

Independence Day

Waste Management Customer Service 1-866-WM RECYCLE (949) 642-1191

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Waste Management has proudly partnered with the City of Mission Viejo to sponsor quarterly document shredding events in 2019! The first two events will take place on Saturday, February 2nd and Saturday, April 6th at:

Mission Viejo High School 25025 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo 9:00-11:00 AM, or until truck capacity is reached. For more information, please visit home.wm.com/mission-viejo.

2019 Shred Events

Free Bulky Item PickupIf getting rid of junk is part of your New Year’s resolutions, let us help! Mission Viejo residents may request three (3) free bulky item pickups per year. We will retrieve up

to five (5) large items, such as furniture or appliances, or up to 20 bags of trash or yard waste (less than 50 pounds) for each request.

Electronic waste, such as TVs, computers, monitors, and DVDs, is also included in this program. Please call the Customer Service Center at (949) 642-1191 at least 48 hours in advance of your collection day to schedule a pickup.

At Your Door Special CollectionYou can have your Household Hazardous Waste conveniently picked up right at your front door! To schedule a home collection:

•Call: 1-800-449-7587 (Monday through Friday, 5am-5pm)•Email: atyourdoor@wm.com•Go to: www.WMATYOURDOOR.COM

Acceptable items include:•Automotive products (antifreeze, fluids, motor oil)•Batteries (home and vehicle)•Electronics (TVs, computers, fax machines)•Fluorescent light tubes and CFL•Household cleaners•Paint products•Pesticides•Swimming pool chemicals

Join the Movement Against Recycling Contamination

What is recycling contamination?Recycling contamination occurs when non-recyclables are placed in the recycle cart. These items include trash, food waste and liquids.

Why keep recycling free of contamination?Over the past year, the recycling industry has been adjusting to a series of changes regarding the global recycling market. China has implemented multiple amendments to policies relating to recycling imports. These updates include new standards for recyclables which require less than .5% contamination in the recycling. Due to these changes, we must improve the overall quality of recyclables across the globe.

How contaminated is recycling currently?1 in 4 items placed in the recycling cart are non-recyclable. These items range from trash, food, liquids, household chemicals and medical waste. These non-recyclable items could threaten the safety of workers, shut down an entire recycling facility and ultimately inhibit the ability of products to be recycled.

Recycling Do’s and Don’ts•Do recycle all empty bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard.•Do keep foods and liquids out of recycling.•Don’t include food soiled items – they can turn an entire load of recycling into trash.•Don’t add sharp or dangerous materials like needles and electronics – they can cause injury to our workers.•Don’t include bulky items like propane tanks or construction debris.

Waste Management Customer Service 1-866-WM RECYCLE (949) 642-1191

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As you clean your closets to make room for the new things received over the holidays, consider donating all gently- used clothing and toys to those who could benefit from these items. This is a great way to help divert waste from the landfill and help those in need.