Questions and Responses to Zero Waste Strategic Planning and Organizational Assessment RFP

Posted on December 4, 2019

Question 1 of 2: 

We have the 1996 Joint Powers Agreement. Are there any other governing documents that describe the JPA structure, roles, and functions that you can provide?

Response 1 of 2:

There are no additional, significant governing documents.

Question 2 of 2:

The RFP requests three references. Would Zero Waste Marin accept a proposal that includes more than three references?

Response 2 of 2:

We ask that you keep the reference list to your best and most relevant three.

 

Reusable Takeout Container Partnership Launches Dec. 7

Posted on December 3, 2019

Join the City of San Rafael and Whole Foods Market San Rafael to celebrate the launch of a new reusable takeout container program called GO BOX. From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, you can sign up for the program and try the containers on-site! There will also be perks and prizes, including a $100 Whole Foods gift certificate to one lucky participant. Come be an early adopter and show off your commitment to a Zero Waste goal! Hope to see you at the booth!

What: GO BOX Reusable Container Launch Event

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, noon – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Whole Foods San Rafael, 340 Third Street, San Rafael

DEA National Drug Takeback Day is October 26!

Posted on October 22, 2019

The 2019 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day takes place Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. See below for Marin County locations.

PARTICIPANTS NAME COLLECTION SITE ADDRESS CITY STATE, ZIP
If you do not find a collection site near you, please check back frequently, sites are added every day.
FAIRFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT FAIRFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT 144 BOLINAS RD FAIRFAX CA, 94930 Map
SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT 1400 FIFTH AVE., SAN RAFAEL CA, 94901 Map
CENTRAL MARIN POLICE AUTHORITY CENTRAL MARIN POLICE AUTHORITY 250 DOHERTY DRIVE LARKSPUR CA, 94939 Map
NOVATO PD NOVATO POLICE DEPARTMENT 909 MACHIN AVE NOVATO CA, 94945 Map
CENTRAL MARIN POLICE AUTHORITY CENTRAL MARIN POLICE AUTHORITY
SAN ANSELMO STATION
525 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE SAN ANSELMO CA, 94960 Map
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MARINWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT 777 MILLER CREEK RD SAN RAFAEL CA, 94903 Map

First Annual Zero Waste Schools Program Awards Event

Posted on October 14, 2019

Please join us for our inaugural Awards Ceremony celebrating the hard work of students, teachers, and staff from many of our Marin schools. These schools are working hard to reduce waste and recycle right. We’d like to thank them!

Click here for more information.

 

Request for Proposal

Posted on July 3, 2019

Zero Waste Marin is seeking qualified applicants to assist with Public Outreach and Education. Please see the attached RFP.

For answers to all submitted questions, please click here.

FREE Recycling & Composting Workshop

Posted on May 8, 2019
Composting.

Please join us at the Corte Madera Community Center from 10:00am to 12:00pm on May 18th.

If you are confused about recycling or want to learn how to compost at home, please join us! Chance to win a compost bin! Click here for more information.

FREE Tire Recycling Event!

Posted on April 29, 2019

The Conservation Corps North Bay is hosting a free tire recycling event at the Nicasio Corp Yard (5575 Nicasio Valley Road) Thurs-Sun: 9:00am – 2:30pm. Click here for rules and more information.

Join us at the San Rafael Earth Day Celebration!

Posted on April 1, 2019

Be a part of the Earth Day celebration at the San Rafael Public Library April 20th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 1100 E Street.

The Waste Sleuth will be there to teach about composting, vermiculture, and proper recycling. Win prizes!

More information can be found here.