March 2020 Sustainability News
Inside this issue: New Beverage Container Recycling Centers, New Pharmaceutical Disposal Centers, Remember Your P's, Induction Stoves
New Beverage Container Recycling Centers Open in Town!
Have you been frustrated in locating places to turn in your bottles and cans since the closure of RePlanet’s recycling/redemption centers last August? If so, good news! Four new centers have opened in...

Pharma-FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Proper Disposal of Medications, Sharps, and Inhalers
Residents of the Conejo Valley often contact City staff about where to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. This is also the case for home-generated sharps such as needles, lancets, and auto-injectors. Here we provide the answers! The good news is...

Remember Your P’s: Pee, Poop & (toilet) Paper Only!
Toilet paper hoarding is a significant problem with Covid-19, and a lack of toilet paper at the stores is leading some consumers to other options. Unfortunately, one of the choices people are turning to is “flushable or disposable wipes.” The only things that should be going down a toilet are...

Heating Things Up with Induction Stoves
Have you heard of induction cooking but aren’t sure what it’s all about? If you’re not already looking for a new stovetop, you may be after reading this! Induction stoves offer...

Upcoming Events & Workshops
PLEASE NOTE: Some city and community events have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. Check the link below to learn which events have been affected as of this date.

Our City Hazardous Waste Facility is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm but its Reuse Store is closed for the time being.

Click the link below to view a list of upcoming FREE eco-events, workshops, weekly hazardous waste disposal events, trash schedule  and more!

Get Informed About Emergency Preparedness!
Click the link below to find out how to prepare in case of emergency and to be notified in case of emergencies and alerts in the city and county.

City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Dept. | Sustainability Division | 805-449-SAVE | gogreen@toaks.org | www.toaks.org/gogreen