EnviroWoodland

11/21/2024

🛻 Keep Our Roads Clean—Tarp Your Load! 🛻

When hauling waste to the landfill, including the Yolo County Central Landfill, be sure to securely tarp and strap down your load. Untarped loads are a leading cause of roadside litter, creating traffic hazards, polluting stormwater, and threatening wildlife. 🌎

Plus, remember that arriving with an untarped load at Yolo County Central Landfill can result in a fee.

Let’s protect our roads, our community, and our environment—tarping your load makes a difference! 👍

11/21/2024

Due to new requirements on used cooking oil recyclers, the City of Woodland can no longer take in used cooking oil. So if you are considering deep frying your turkey this year you should consider where you are going to dispose of that used cooking oil. You can take it to the Yolo County Landfill for free during HHW hours Thursday - Saturday from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Under no circumstances should anything other than natural rainwater enter our storm drain systems. Please "like" and "share" our post to help spread the word.

11/20/2024

The City of Woodland has installed seven dual EV charging stations and one single EV charging station in four public parking lots in Downtown Woodland, at and near City Hall and the Woodland Public Library. View the Woodland Conservation Efforts Map for the locations of the EV charging stations. The City plans to continue to install EV charging stations in public parking lots to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles.
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11/16/2024

The City of Woodland is offering free, self-serve compost at two convenient locations: Woodland Community Services "Parks & Rec." and in the solar parking lot near City Hall on Court St and College St daily. This nutrient-rich compost is made from the food and green waste collected from your organics carts, and processed at the Yolo County Landfill.

Bring your own tools and help yourself to as much compost as you need! Free buckets will be available at each site, while supplies last, otherwise bring your own. Please be mindful of others and vehicles in the area. Piles will be replenished as needed.

11/14/2024

Did you know…..that anything other than natural rain water in our storm drains is a violation of our Municipal Code? This includes dirt, animal waste, oil & grease, pesticides, cleaning chemicals, paints and garbage just to name a few. Woodlands storm water is not treated and flows into natural habitats and our rivers/streams. Think of our waterways as a home to many species of animals and how you would feel if these items flowed through your home. Ick!

11/09/2024

City facilities will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. WM services will not be affected.

11/08/2024

City facilities will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. WM services will not be impacted.

11/07/2024

CANCELED – our residential grease recycling program! Due to new requirements put on cooking oil recyclers/haulers, we can no longer take in and recycle used cooking oil. If you are considering deep frying your turkey this year please consider how you will dispose of all that grease. Small quantities (16oz +/-) can be frozen, placed in a secured container and disposed of in your garbage bin on pick up day. Larger quantities can be disposed of at the Yolo County Landfill but you must call them at (530) 666-8729 to make an appointment. Know before you go!

11/05/2024

The City of Woodland is hiring a Water Conservation Coordinator to join our Environmental Services team. This role promotes water conservation and sustainability, engages with the public, and supports city-wide conservation initiatives.
We’re seeking someone who can develop outreach events, create program materials, analyze conservation data, and effectively communicate with diverse audiences, Spanish language skills are a plus!
We encourage you to apply if you're team-oriented and passionate about making a positive environmental impact. Check out the link for more information: https://loom.ly/mKiuDJ4

11/01/2024

Your pumpkins are also accepted in your brown-lidded organics cart for composting in Woodland!

😱 A frightening number of pumpkins are thrown away in the landfill each year—over a billion! When the time comes, remember to drop yours in the compost bin so it can be turned into compost, a nutritious amendment for soil.

11/01/2024

It's leaf drop season! From November 1 to January 31, green waste street piles are picked up weekly! Always use your organics carts first, but if you need to make piles, make sure all green waste piles are no larger than 4' wide, 5' long, and 4' high, and do not restrict gutters. For more information visit https://loom.ly/xwuogtw

10/31/2024

The leaves are falling and so is the temperature, I can smell the rain. Now is a great time to start prepping your home and property for the rainy season. Clear your homes gutters of dirt and leaves. Rake up leaves and place them in your green waste bin or use them to compost. If you put piles of leaves at the curb, ensure that the pile does not prevent the flow of rain. If you have a storm drain near your property, ensure that leaves and garbage do not accumulate blocking it. Always remember that storm water is not treated and anything other then natural rainwater flowing into drains can pollute our waterways.

10/25/2024

10/24/2024

Storm water Pollution Prevention is everyone’s responsibility. The City of Woodland’s storm water is not treated and flows directly to our local waterways. We can all do our part in keeping our waterways free from pollutants. Ensuring trash stays in the garbage by closing lids, not overusing fertilizers and pesticides, preventing pollutants like motor oil, paints, and other cleaners from entering the storm drains are just a few things we can all do to keep our waterways and the animals that call it home healthy and clean.

10/17/2024

What do you think of when you hear “Fats, Oil & Grease” (FOG)? Most likely its cooking oil but did you know that FOG is much more then that. It is in meats, sauces and dressings, butter, dairy products and many more foods that we dispose of. We are all guilty of putting these things down our drains and who hasn’t experienced a slow kitchen drain or a backed-up sewer. The best place to dispose for any food waste is in the garbage not your drains. After all, you wouldn’t but your gallon of milk or rump roast in a kitchen drawer?

10/10/2024

This is what happens when things enter our sewer system that should go into the garbage. Waste like fats, oils and grease co-mingle with hair, wipes, feminine hygiene products, plastic bags and creates a monster that hinder equipment from keeping the waste moving down the line. The only thing worse then this monster is a sewer back up in your home so please put trash where it belongs, in the garbage.

10/08/2024

Get ready for Biketober! Join the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates for a month-long biking celebrations where every ride counts! Ride to work, a park, or just around your neighborhood. By tracking your progress at Lovetoride.net you can win free prizes! Encourage coworkers, family and, friends to join Biketober! Riding a bike isn’t just an enjoyable activity but it also helps the planet by reducing your carbon footprint! For more information go to Lovetoride.net.
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10/05/2024

Attention Yolo County residents! It's that time of year again – the Yolo County Central Landfill is offering free compost to all Yolo County Residents from now through October 31, 2024. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enrich your garden soil!

No appointment is necessary; just bring along your driver's license or utility bill as proof of Yolo County residency. You must load your own compost, so bring a shovel and bags/buckets for easy loading.
The Yolo County Landfill is located at 44090 County Rd 28H, open Monday through Saturday, 6:30 am to 4 pm, and Sundays from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit YoloCounty.org/Landfill.