Media Event Archives

Time for the Great American Clean Up! Chair Margo Reid Brown participated in the national kickoff of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup. The event took place at the historic Old Town Sacramento Railroad Museum. Huell Howser played emcee for the event as the guest speakers delivered remarks in the tradition of a “whistle stop tour” on the platform of a railway car. Learn more about the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup.

Big Check for Big Effort: Board Member Rosalie Mulé has been making the rounds to present "big" checks to local jurisdictions that have received grants from the Integrated Waste Management Board. In March member Mulé visited City of Solana Beach, City of Moreno Valley and, pictured here, the City of Encinitas. These presentations have provided a great venue for the Board to get feedback from our grantees and build stronger relationships with our local partners. Member Mulé has been an outstanding advocate for the CIWMB programs and mission.

The Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) recognizes five California businesses that have surpassed even the lofty accomplishments of other 2007 WRAP winners. These five California businesses are being awarded the honor of being recognized as this year's WRAP of the Year (WOTY) winners for their outstanding waste-cutting efforts to reduce nonhazardous waste and send less garbage to our landfills.

Green Electronics Champion
California Integrated Waste Management Board wins honors from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Electronics Council. Accepting the award, Chair Margo Reid Brown attended the ceremony.

Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags
It will now be easier for consumers to recycle their plastic grocery bags. Most local grocery stores will be offering in-store recycling bins and reusable bags for purchase.

International Compost Awareness Week, May 6-12, 2007
Composting at home helps keep organic materials out of landfills, and offers many benefits to home gardeners. Backyard composting yields a rich soil amendment which can be used in gardens and landscaping, while saving homeowners money spent on purchasing soil conditioners and fertilizers.

International Compost Awareness Event: May 10, 2007
In celebration of International Compost Awareness Week, an event was held at the Upper Valley Recycling and Disposal facility in St. Helena, to demonstrate the benefits of grape waste compost.

Earth Day 2007
The California Integrated Waste Management Board was proud to be a part of Earth Day 2007 by participating in eRecycle events and Earth Day messages. From its humble beginnings in the United States in 1970, to presently being observed in 175 countries, Earth Day is the largest modern-day holiday in the world.

eRecycle Earth Day events
Wal-Mart and Sam's Club eRecycle Earth Day events provided easy and convenient drop-off locations for consumers to recycle their electronic waste.

National Tire Safety Week, April 23-28 2007
An initiative of the Be Tire Smart, Play Your PART program. The educational program aims to teach drivers about the importance of taking simple care and maintenance steps to keep tires safe and performing at optimal levels. More than 15,000 tire dealers, automobile and safety organizations across the country participated in National Tire Safety Week.

National Tire Safety Week Event: April 23, 2007
A National Tire Safety Week event held at the California Highway Patrol Academy demonstrated the impact of properly maintained tires on gas mileage, tire longevity and passenger safety. (Windows Media, 282 Kbps, 10:28 minutes. More Videos...)

Westley Tire Fire
KCRA Channel 3, Sacramento--Looks back remembering the devastating Westley Tire Fire. Green grass now covers the once scorched ground and residences reflect on their past tire fire experiences. (Windows Media, 282 Kbps, 2:36 minutes) More Videos...

eRecycle Consumer Education Program Announced: March 1, 2007
Encouraging San Diego area residents to recycle their electronic waste or "e-waste", the California Integrated Waste Management Board announced a new eRecycle Consumer Education Program at E-World Recyclers in coordination with E-World Recyclers grand opening.

The Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) recognizes five California businesses that have surpassed even the lofty accomplishments of other 2006 WRAP winners. These five California businesses are being awarded the honor of being recognized as this year's WRAP of the Year (WOTY) winners for their outstanding waste-cutting efforts to reduce nonhazardous waste and send less garbage to our landfills.

Thank You California! 50 Percent Reduction Achieved!
Californians have essentially cut our trash in half since 1989. We are throwing away less and reusing and recycling more than ever. We are finding new and innovative ways to use unwanted materials that have typically gone to landfills or were used as fuel base. See also 50 Percent Celebration Events.

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