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The Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling is proposing a rate increase that, if approved by the Board of
Supervisors, would become effective July 1, 2008 and be
phased in over a three year period.
There are two proposals being considered,
and if approved, one of two proposed rate increases will be implemented.
For details including the June 3 Public
Hearing date and how to protest the proposed rate increase, please
view
the proposed
rate and hearing date notice.
For a list of
frequently asked questions, including a rate comparison to other Sacramento
County cities, please
view frequently asked questions.
Download your
2008 Service Calendar
by entering your home address into the GIS locator.
If the system cannot locate your address,
please e-mail customer service at
utilities@saccounty.net
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NO fee of any kind for
electronic devices containing Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRT's) such as TV's, computer monitors
and some camcorders.
NO fee of any kind for
copiers, fax machines, printers, cell
phones, electronic games/toys.
NO fee of any kind for up to two large appliances!
NO fee of any kind for up to four car tires!
NO fee of any kind for mixed loads containing the above items!
The non-weighed fee for all pickup trucks at
both facilities is $20.00 for loads below
the cab height and not exceeding beyond the
end of the bed of the vehicle.
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All New Service! Antifreeze, Auto
Batteries, Motor Oil, Latex Paint and
other Universal Waste now accepted at
Kiefer Landfill,
Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM. Click
here for details.
 New
Appointment Based Neighborhood Cleanup
Service now available. You choose a
pickup date. One free
appointment per year.
More information on Appointment Based
Cleanup Service.
 Sacramento County, in partnership with the California
Integrated Waste Management Board, has launched an Illegal Dumping Prevention and
Enforcement Program.
Program
highlights include:
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Installation of signage, barriers, and
lighting at chronic dumping sites
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Undercover sting operations
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Website
development including a listing of
licensed rubbish haulers
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Issuance
of reward monies
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Installation of surveillance camera
equipment
Illegal
dumping is a crime subject to fines of up to
$2,500 per incident. Help keep our community
clean. A reward of up to $250 will be paid
to anyone who provides information resulting
in the citation, arrest or conviction of a
person who illegal dumps on the public
right-of-way in the unincorporated county.
Please call 875-5656 or visit our website
at:
www.illegaldumping.saccounty.net
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Sacramento County unincorporated area residents may now place more materials in
their mixed recycling container.
These additional materials now being accepted are:
- Any plastic containers #1 - #7 including margarine tubs, yogurt containers and other wide mouth containers.
- Plastic shopping bags, shrink wrap, clear plastic windows in toy packaging. These materials must be placed in a clear or semi-clear plastic bag that is then tied closed at the top.
- Plastic toys that display the #1 - #7 symbols. Batteries and motors from toys must be removed and properly recycled or disposed of before recycling the toy.
- Shredded paper placed in a clear or semi-clear plastic bag that is then tied closed at the top.
- Wax coated milk, juice, fruit punch, lemonade, tea, etc. cartons.
For a complete list
of all acceptable and unacceptable
recyclables, visit
www.sacgreenteam.com/services/mixedrecycle.htm
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Visa
and MasterCard credit cards are accepted at
Kiefer Landfill and the North Area Recovery
Station.