Danville Residents Encouraged to Go Greener: Free Workshop Tuesday

Information from Town of Danville:

As California struggles through another year of drought, it is becoming more and more important for government and the community to work together to conserve water and learn to be more conservation-minded. The Town of Danville, Republic Services, RecycleSmart and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) are teaming up to deliver an upcoming workshop on water conservation, composting, garbage and recycling.

The free event will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 115 E. Prospect Avenue.

From 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Kimberly Lam, Recycling Coordinator for Republic Services, will discuss the change in services for Danville customers. Lam will discuss what goes in each cart and how residents can maximize their recycling and composting to reduce waste. Republic Services will also be distributing free food scrap pails at the event for central Contra Costa residents. Also during the first section of the program, RecycleSmart composting expert Billi Haug will cover home composting and grasscycling.

The second half of the program focuses on water conservation with a presentation by EBMUD Water Conservation Supervisor Charles Bohlig. Bohlig will discuss the best strategies for conserving water, including how residents can do their own tests at home, such as determining if their toilets are leaking water or if they have a water-efficient showerhead. EBMUD will distribute free water-saving devices, while supplies last.

“The workshop is an excellent opportunity for residents to learn how to conserve water and make the most out of their enhanced garbage and recycling services,” said Assistant to the Town Manager Nat Rojanasathira. “The free take-home water saving devices and food scrap pails will be especially useful for residents.”

Space is still available for the workshop. RSVPs are requested but not required to help organizers plan for attendance. Those interested in attending can sign up at: https://greendanville.eventbrite.com

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