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Be A Part of the Solution: Patronize Green Businesses
Environmentally conscious firms deserve your business!
This roster of Contra Costa's Green Business Program participants makes it easy to find them.
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Build it Green
Start with this basic brochure if you're interested in building a green, healthy, comfortable new home or want to green your current residence.
Flyer contains starter tips and handy contact information.
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Contra Costa County Reuse Directory
Give old products a second chance! This comprehensive directory lists Contra Costa businesses that accept or sell used products.
Save Paper! This information is available online.
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Contra Costa Reuse & Recycling Guide
Make informed decisions about recycling and reducing waste with the help of this handy guide.
Save Paper! This information is available online!
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New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines
Detailed, 50+ page booklet on green building, with specific resources for Contra Costa County. Information on materials, landscaping, appliances, renewable energy, and more -- all for FREE in this great booklet.
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Save Money and the Environment Too!
How you shop makes a difference! Learn how to be waste-conscious in this brief guide to environmentally sound shopping.
Read about this program online.
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Take the Next Step: Buy Recycled
From CIWMB, a guide to the importance of recycled products, and how to do your share by choosing them when you shop.
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Be Tire Smart - Play Your Part
Learn how to properly take care of your tires - they'll last longer and you will use less gas!
Read the details in this brochure.
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Curbside Service for Used Motor Oil and Filters
Attention West County residents (except El Cerrito, but coming soon): You can now schedule a FREE CURBSIDE pickup for your used motor oil and filter. See the flyer for details on the program and how to obtain your FREE oil change kit in the mail.
We're really making it easy for you!
Esta informacion esta disponible en espanol.
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Free Home Pickup of Household Hazardous Waste for Senior and Disabled Residents
Senior and disabled residents are eligible for FREE home pickup of HHW.
Read the details in this flyer!
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Free Medical Waste Disposal
FREE and SAFE disposal of medical waste - needles, syringes, lancets, pills, syrups, inhalers - at the HHW facility at the Recycling Center.
This flyer has the details.
Esta informacion esta disponible en espanol.
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Tire Dumping Ruins Neighborhoods
Illegally dumping automobile tires is a health and safety risk, and an environmental blight.
Get this brochure to learn how to properly dispose of your old tires and how to make your current tires last longer.
Limpie el deshecho de llanta de las calles. !Es un riesgo para la salud y la seguridad!
Esta informacion esta disponible en espanol.
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Toxic Waste Banned From Landfill
Do not throw your household's toxic wastes in the garbage. Bring your batteries, electronics, fluorescent lightbulbs, and more to the West County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - they will take your toxic waste for FREE and dispose of it appropriately.
Get the details in this flyer!
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Used Motor Oil and Filters Recycling at Stores
Drop off your used motor oil and filters for FREE at any of the sixteen area stores!
Check out this flyer for details.
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Used Motor Oil and other Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Drop off your used motor oil, filters, and other household hazardous waste at the HHW Facility in Richmond. It's the right thing to do and it's FREE!
Get this flyer to learn the details.
Esta informacion esta disponible en espanol.
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