fax machines, printers, cellular phones, DVD players, VCRs, radios and other electronics in garbage. Republic Services o
Our crews will be in your neighborhood June 19 - 23
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES Household Batteries
Place in Sealable, Quart-Sized Plastic Bag
Martinez Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Container Ban
I
n January 2015, Martinez established an official plastic bag ban. Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
take-out containers had been banned previously by the Martinez Municipal Code but had not been enforced until the plastic
Place Bag Next to Wood & Yard Waste Pile
PH194
bag ban
went into effect. The City reminded merchants of the existing
Citywide Service for Martinez
2017 Cleanup Also, Please Recycle Yard Waste, Wood and Household Batteries
polystyrene ban at the same time the bag ban ordinance was introduced. Single-use plastic bags are banned from commercial and retail businesses including grocery, liquor, clothing, convenience and book
Designated Special Cleanup Days in your neighborhood. Your cleanup day is the same day as your regular garbage collection day.
S
Your Options for TVs, Monitors, Electronics
tate law bans CRTs (computer monitors, TV sets), computers, keyboards,
fax machines, printers, cellular phones, DVD players, VCRs, radios and other electronics in garbage. Republic Services offers free curbside pickup of electronics. Some electronic waste may qualify for a free bulky item pickup. For information and to schedule a pickup of electronic waste call (925) 685-4711.
M
artinez residents can recycle single-use, household batteries as part of the citywide
cleanup by doing the following:
✓ Place batteries in a clear, quart-size plastic bag, i.e., Ziploc. Single-use AA, AAA, C, D and 9V
batteries only.
✓ Please, no rechargeable batteries. bagged batteries next to wood and yard ✓ Place waste pile or next to your recycling cart.
!
Please, no other e-waste will be collected.
Garment bags, newspaper bags and bags for fresh produce and meat at grocery stores are exempt. Retailers are required to charge at least 10 cents for each paper bag. The fee is intended to encourage shoppers to carry reusable bags. Food stamp recipients and shoppers with Women, Infant and Children vouchers do not have to pay for paper bags. Banning plastic bags and Styrofoam takeout containers helps Martinez meet the State requirement to reduce trash in the waterways
FIRE DANGER
C
stores, and restaurants.
by 70 percent by 2017.
ell phones with
Week of June 19 - 23
batteries inside can
be flammable. None will be collected. Please take your cell phones to an electronics recycling facility.
Main Office: 441 N. Buchanan Circle, Pacheco, CA 94553 Ph: (925) 685-4711 Printed on Recycled Paper
FREE for Residential Customers of Republic Services in Martinez ——— MAXIMUM LOAD: 3 CUBIC YARDS
Martinez Residents: Three Free Cleanups for Extra Trash
R
epublic Services provides three free cleanups for extra trash each year to residential customers
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SPECIAL CLEANUP DAYS Total cleanup volume = 3 cubic yards or 3' x 3' x 9' or 21 (32-gallon) bags
4'
be longer than 4 feet. Bags cannot weigh more
3'
than 50 pounds.
on their own and participate in a third, a citywide
2'
No large car parts (tires, transmission blocks, en-
cleanup.
1'
gines, etc.) or large furniture. For information on
This flyer offers guidelines for Martinez's citywide 19 - 23 (see calendar) and includes the recycling of
1' 9'
8'
household batteries. Our crews will pick up your extra refuse on the same day as your regular garbage service. To ensure a smooth cleanup, please follow the guidelines below.
Recycling Yard Waste and Wood During the citywide cleanup, we will collect yard waste and wood for recycling. Please see the accompanying instructions for yard waste and wood recycling in this flyer. The maximum amount of cleanup material including yard waste and wood is 3 cubic yards or about 21 (32-gallon) bags.
Recycling Household Batteries You may leave out household batteries for recycling during this year's citywide cleanup. Please see the instructions in this flyer to ensure that your household batteries are recycled safely.
MAXIMUM LOAD ALLOWED
7'
6'
5'
4'
3'
2'
1'
✓ Place items at the curb before 5:30 a.m.,
preferably the night before your cleanup day.
✓ All items must be stacked in one place. and tie branches, prunings or wood so ✓ Cut bundles are 3 feet or less in length and less
collection of large items please call our customer service department. No refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or any No rocks, dirt or concrete. No tree stumps or large tree trunks.
Place yard waste and wood at the curb before 5:30 a.m. or, preferably, the night before your cleanup day.
✓
Keep yard waste and wood separate from
✓
Branches must be 3 inches or less in diameter.
your regular spring cleanup refuse. Tie branches or lumber in bundles that are 3 feet or less in length and 2 feet or less in diameter.
machines. See the other side of this flyer for your
collected.
options for FREE curbside pickup of electronic
All containers will be taken away unless indicated
pesticides, cleaners. For hazardous waste
otherwise with a note on the container.
information call (800) 646-1431.
NOTE: Containers (except wood
Do not place cleanup items near or in front of refuse carts. No loose piles. No stoves, microwave ovens, clothes dryers, water heaters, space heaters, furnaces and other appliances with mercury switches. Please call (925) 685-4711 to arrange a pickup.
3 cubic yards of refuse or about 21 (32-gallon)
otherwise with a note on the can.
a note attached to container. Don’ts No tree stumps and no branches with diameters greater than 3 inches. No painted or treated wood. Please, NO plastic bags; leaves placed in plastic bags CANNOT BE RECYCLED.
GUIDELINES FOR LARGE HAULS
T
he City of Martinez and Republic Services have an exclusive contract together which means that any
waste containers from construction or a residential/ business cleanout must be provided and contents disposed of through Republic Services. For box sizes go to the commercial drop-down menu and click on debris box service at the website:
and yard waste containers) will be taken including metal and plastic
will be taken away unless indicated otherwise by
No hazardous wastes including paint, oil filters, motor oil, car batteries, antifreeze, solvents,
ALL CONTAINERS WILL BE TAKEN. TRASH CANS, TOO, UNLESS...
containers 32 gallons or less in size. Containers
waste provided by Republic Services.
containers, including metal and plastic trash cans.
cleanup items in a single pile at a distance ✓ Place of 5 feet or more from refuse cart.
Place leaves in cardboard boxes, paper bags or
products that need electricity to operate such as
weigh less than 75 lbs. Tree stumps cannot be
✓ enough to keep bundles intact or place in
✓
peripherals (keyboards, mice, hard drives, etc.) or VCRs, stereos, cordless phones, copiers and fax
Bag or tie items with rope, cord or string strong
Bundles must weigh less than 75 pounds.
No TVs, computer monitors or computer
than 24 inches in diameter. Bundles must
trash cans unless indicated
waste and wood.
2'
3'
✓
other appliance with Freon.
PLEASE NOTE: You may leave up to a maximum bags on your cleanup day. Total includes yard
Do’s
No single item may weigh more than 150 lbs. or 5'
in Martinez who can schedule two on-call cleanups
cleanup which, this year, is set for the week of June
YARD WASTE AND WOOD
For more information call our Customer Service Department at
(925) 685-4711
www.republicservices.com/site/pacheco-ca. For more information and pricing, please contact our customer service at (925) 685-4711.
