BURRTEC NEWSWASTE AND RECYCLING NEWSLETTER

Summer 2020

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Sponsored by Burrtec Waste Industriesfor the City of Santa Clarita ResidentsContact Information

Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.26000 Springbrook AvenueSuite 101Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Automated Payment Service(866) 306-9108

Customer Service(661) 222-2249

Hours of OperationMonday-Friday8:00 am to 5:00 pm*Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm(*on holiday weekends)

WebsiteBurrtec.com

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Holiday Schedule - No service on these holidaysIndependence Day | Labor Day | Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day | New Year’s DayWhen the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. There is no service interruption or delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

On collection day, please place your trash, green waste and recycling carts in the street, at the curb, or near the corner of your driveway. DO NOT place carts on the curb or sidewalk. Carts should have the handles facing towards your home and placed 1 foot apart from each other. Carts need to be placed at least 3 feet away from any obstruction such as a fence, mailbox, or vehicle. All carts must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your service day.

Collection Day Reminder

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When combatting any pest, it is important tolearn basic steps to protect your home, garden,

the Santa Clara River and groundwater.

To watch short instructional videos, please visit: GreenSantaClarita.com

Step 1: Prevent attracting ants.• Avoid overwatering and fixsprinkler leaks

• Do not leave pet food outside

• Keep counters and sinks free of food

Step 2: Block ants from coming into your home.• Seal up cracks and small holes with caulk

• Apply foam insulation on windows

Step 3: Apply pesticides correctly.

• Only spray cracks and crevices whereants or other pests are found

• Keep pesticides off of concrete andother hard surfaces

• Prevent water from lawns and gardensfrom running into the gutter in order toprotect our groundwater and theSanta Clara River

• And – READ THE LABEL to knowhow long to turn off sprinklers tomaximize effectiveness

1415 L Street, Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95814

Don’t Get Antsy!Take the Time to Learn About

Responsible Water & Pesticide Use

For more information: www.applyresponsibly.orgHelp Protect Your Home & The Santa Clara River

DO NOT place hot coals in your trash container. Wait 48 to 72 hours until coals are cool. Once coals are cool, place in your trash container. Never place in the recycling or green waste containers.

Grilling? No Hot Coalsor Ashes in containers

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Recycling ListPlace these items into your blue recycling barrel

✔ Aerosol cans (completely empty)

✔ Aluminum cans

✔ Brochures

✔ Cardboard

✔ Cartons

✔ Cereal boxes (no wax paper lining)

✔ Computer paper

✔ Coupons

✔ Envelopes

✔ Glass bottles & jars

✔ Glass cosmetic bottles

✔ Junk mail

✔ Laundry bottles

✔ Magazines/catalogs

✔ Newspaper

✔ Paper

✔ Paper tubes

✔ Phone books

✔ Plastic containers

✔ Plastic milk jugs

✔ Styrofoam products

✔ Tin cans

✔ Tissue boxes

✔ Wrapping paperOn Saturday, August 1, 2020 you can dispose of your household hazardous waste for FREE at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station parking lot from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Some of the items that will be collected are: paint, motor oil, fertilizers, fluorescent tubes, CFL bulbs, batteries, automotive fluids, cleaning chemicals, unused or expired medications, sharps and more.

Please bring your items in their original, labeled container and no more than 15 gallons permitted per trip. Visit GreenSantaClarita.com for more details.

Got HHW? Household Hazardous Waste Round Up

CLEAN IT!SORT IT!RECYCLE IT!

CLEAN IT!SORT IT!RECYCLE IT!

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Coronavirus COVID-19Dear Customers,

During this time, Burrtec will continue to provide service to our communities. There will be no service interruption. Burrtec continues to monitor CDC guidelines in order to keep all of our employees and customers safe.

Here are a few tips to help reduce potential contamination when disposing of your solid waste:• Bag ALL trash prior to putting into trash container.• Clean and disinfect handles and lids of barrels whenever possible.• Bring in empty trash and recycling barrels as soon as possible.• Residential Only - Do not place trash and recycling barrels out on windy

days. Burrtec will collect your extra trash and recycling on your next collection day.

Thank you for your understanding and support.Please be safe!

General Guidelines

Pesticide Alternatives

• Adjust irrigation to water landscaping only. Do not overwater or spray concrete. Conserve water by using drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or micro-spray systems.

• Place all yard waste into designated yard waste recycling bin.

• Do not blow or rake leaves into the street, gutter, or storm drain. The street sweeper is only for debris that falls naturally to the street.

• Do not over-fertilize. Never allow pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals to go into the gutter or storm drain, and do not use when rain is in the forecast.

• Rather than using pesticides to keep pests out, use barriers such as fences or traps for larger animals or rodents. Use caulk in doorways or windows where smaller pests can enter.

• For garden aphids and mite problems, use green lacewings or ladybugs which will eat the aphids. To make your own spray, mix one tablespoon of liquid soap and one cup of vegetable oil, then add one teaspoon of this mixture to a cup of water into a spray bottle.

• When caterpillars are eating your plants, apply products containing Bacillus thuringiensis to leaves.

Landscaping, Gardening& Pest Control

Landscaping, Gardening& Pest Control

Best Management Practices

Chemical Controls –Your Last Resort

Pesticide Disposal

• If you must use pesticides:- Do not apply chemicals when rain

is forecast in the next 72 hours and turn off your irrigation system until product is absorbed.

- Use a pesticide that is specifically designed to control your pest. The insect should be listed on the label. Approximately 90% of the insects in your lawn and garden are not harmful.

- Read labels! Use only as directed and buy as little as possible. To control pest problems, many gardeners use pesticides at over 20 times the rate farmers do.

Toxins such as pesticides and fertilizers can pollute the river and ocean and poison ground water if disposed of in storm drains, gutters, or trash. Rinse empty containers and dispose in the trash or recycle. Containers with unused chemicals should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Round Up or permanent S.A.F.E. collection center for disposal. Resources can be found on GreenSantaClarita.com