Humboldt Waste Management Authority

10/10/2024

Attention boaters! Did you know just ONE single-use pyrotechnic marine flare can pollute up to 240,000 gallons of groundwater! Learn more about how you cans switch to reusable eVDSDs to reduce ocean pollution by visiting: bit.ly/MFSC

Attention boaters of & ! Bring your unwanted marine flares to a special collection event on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1700 State Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.

Boaters will receive a FREE USCG-approved electronic visual distress signal device (eVDSD). One per household, while supplies last.

Proof of residency or slip lease required. No commercial flares or other HHW materials will be accepted. For more information: www.calpsc.org/marineflareswitchcampaign

10/09/2024

FINAL DAYS for free tire drop-off at the Humboldt Waste Management Authority transfer station. Once the grant funds are depleted, tire disposal fees will resume at the standard rate of $9 per tire for car and light truck sizes. Call 707-268-8680 or visit www.hwma.net for additional details.

10/08/2024

Highlights from the North Country Fair in Arcata.

09/16/2024

During the North Country Fair, HWMA will be tabling near the corner of 8th and H Street. The event takes place in Arcata on September 21st & 22nd, 2024, from 10:00-6:00 both days. http://www.northcountryfair.org/

09/13/2024

The free tire drop-off period at the Humboldt Waste Management Authority transfer station at 1059 W. Hawthorne Blvd. in Eureka is nearing its end. HWMA anticipates exhausting the grant's remaining funds in the next few weeks based on data and spending trends.

Please be aware that once the grant funds are depleted, tire disposal fees will resume at the standard rate of $9 per tire for car and light truck sizes. Learn more at:
https://www.hwma.net/final-days-for-free-tire-drop-off-at-hwma

09/10/2024

When in doubt, check the label! It's important to keep labels visible to ensure proper disposal of batteries and most types of hazardous waste. Remember, these items should not be discarded in your trash bin; please drop off at our Household Hazardous Waste facility. Residents may also discard of small quantities of batteries and lightbulbs at various collection centers throughout Humboldt County; a list is available here: https://www.hwma.net/alt-collection-sites

09/04/2024

Community feedback is important!

Make your voice heard on local climate initiatives at the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building, located at 1 Marina Way in Eureka.

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱
The County of Humboldt is working with incorporated cities and community partners, including the Humboldt Waste Management Authority, Humboldt Transit Authority, Humboldt County Association of Governments and Redwood Coast Energy Authority, on the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions countywide. The plan identifies strategies to lower emissions from vehicle travel, electricity use, natural gas consumption and other local sources of greenhouse gases. The plan’s emissions reduction goals align with California's state targets of reducing emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.

The County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department has released the latest draft of the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan for its 30-day public review period, which ends on Friday, Sept. 13. Review the plan at humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan.

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
A public meeting to discuss the plan with the community will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building, located at 1 Marina Way in in Eureka. All interested community members are encouraged to review the document and share their input.

For more information and background on the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and how to submit public comment, please visit humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀
Members of the public may attend the public meeting on Microsoft Teams by entering the passcode X5dQYx. To access on the phone, please call 949-508-0813, and enter the meeting id: 140 136 751 #.

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation for the public meeting can be made by calling 707-268-3722.

For more information, please call 707-441-2634, email [email protected], or visit the Planning & Building Department office located at 3015 H St. in Eureka.

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09/01/2024

Thank you Mayor Kim Bergel, tabling organizations and participants who contributed to Overdose Awareness Day. Foster hope and healing everyday! 💜

08/30/2024

HWMA looks forward to participating in tomorrow's event and sharing information about safe Sharps Disposal in Humboldt County.

Humboldt County's International Overdose Awareness Day will be held at the Eureka Adorni Center on Saturday, August 31st from 3-7pm.

There will be a memorial walk and vigil as well as training, crafting, and food.

For more information, contact: [email protected] or (707) 499-1072

08/27/2024

Guess who visited the transfer station? As HWMA staff prepared to open the facility gates, a deer 🦌 decided to stop by. It was a magical moment that reminded us just how close we are to nature, even in the most unexpected places.

08/08/2024

New signage is being installed around the transfer station!

08/02/2024

Congratulations to the the BBQ Rib Cook off winners during day one of Wildwood Days:
1st place Wally Coppini
2nd place Big R’s BBQ
3rd place Jessie Hasting
People’s choice Hot Rodds