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Danville FreecycleWelcome to Danville Freecycle™
Our goal is to reduce waste by connecting people who are throwing away unwanted items with others seeking the same items. No item is too big or too small, but ALL items must be 100% free! Keep it free, legal and appropriate for all ages.
Click Here for More Information - Going Green ChecklistWays to Get Started
Now is the time to take action. Studies have confirmed that global warming is already occurring and its primary cause is from human activities. You can be good to the Earth without having to give up things you love. Start incorporating some of the items below into your daily life to help make the world a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live.- Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
- Clean the fridge coils for better productivity.
- Unplug your electronics when you are not using them.
- Turn off the dishwashers drying cycle.
- Check the air pressure in your tires since under inflated tires reduce fuel efficiency.
- Switch to a reusable coffee filter.
- Purify indoor air with plants instead of artificial room fresheners.
- Choose reusable instead of disposable products (diapers, razors, cups, pens).
- Install Energy Star-qualified double-pane windows for better insulation.
- Don't use pesticides on your lawn.
- Use greener cleaners. Baking soda will clean just about anything!
- Shut your computer down when you leave work - especially on Fridays.
- Eat only sustainable harvested fish to help protect the heath of the ocean (visit oceansalive.org).
- Donate old cell phones and help save the African gorilla (eco-cell.org).
- organic food (especially milk, meat, fruits, and vegetables).
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
- Buy energy-efficient appliances (look for Energy Star labels).
- Install low-flow showerheads and take shorter showers.
- Wash clothes in cold water.
- Bring lunch to work in reusable containers
- Unload your trunk; the lighter the load, the less gas your car consumes.
- Invest in environmentally conscious mutual funds (find them at socialinvest.org).
- Go for bamboo (for flooring, cutting boards, towels, sheets, and so on).
- Don't let the sink faucet run when you brush your teeth and wash dishes.
- Find a green dry cleaner, and bring your own garment bag.
- Get off junk-mail lists by registering at dmaconsumers.org/cgi/ off mailing list
- Give your car a tune-up so it drives more efficiently.
- Sign up for online banking to stop receiving paper statements.
- Drive a hybrid.
- Battery CollectionPosted on: 2007-06-18It is illegal to toss old household batteries into the garbage. Here are 18 convenient drop off locations through out CCCSWA service area. To find a location near you Visit www.wastediversion.org or call 925-906-1801 All non recharable batteries,such as AA,AAA,C,D,9V,and the button type, are accepted.
- Community Emergency Response TrainingPosted on: 2008-01-08Through the San Ramon Valley Fire Department
The Q1 & Q2 schedule is now available
Tha cost is FREE to local homeowners in Contra Costa County
CERT TRAINING
Location: San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
1500 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon (Corner of Crow Canyon and Bollinger)
Thursday night classes 6:00 to 9:30 Pm There are week end class also check the web site http://www.srvfpd.dst.ca.us/volunteers/cert.htm
Contact Danielle Bell Emergency Coordinator
- Cell phone numbers going public today.Posted on: 2008-02-12REMINDER...all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies today and you will start to receive sale calls.
....YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
888-382-1222
It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time
It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.
It take about 20 seconds. - Disgarding of ElectronicsPosted on: 2007-12-28In California it is against the Law to leave electronics such as computer monitors and televisions out on the streetto go to landfills. Batteries and cell phones can not go to landfills either.
Here are a few Contra Costa Goodwill stores that accept electric items working or not Store hours are 9 to 5 seven days a week
Concord : 3495 Clayton Rd 925 864-0884
Pleasent Hill : 1699 Contra Costa Blvd 925 676-7217
Also Dublin :7232 Regional Blvd 925 833-8610
OR United Waste Management(www.unwaste.com)
