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Compost Giveaway returns Saturday, May 20 |
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Hayward residents are invited to the Spring 2023 Compost Giveaway on Saturday, May 20, where they can receive up to four bags of free, locally-produced compost—and up to six bags if they are a subscriber of The Leaflet.
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Waste Management soon to charge fees for contaminated recyclables and overfilled bins
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On March 1, 2023, Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) initiated a new monitoring program to prevent overfilled containers and reduce contamination in Hayward customers' recycling and organics.
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Celebrate Earth Day 2023 at the Annual Citywide Clean-Up and Community Fair
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Join the City of Hayward and the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Taskforce in celebrating Earth Day 2023 by participating in the family-friendly Annual Citywide Clean-Up on Saturday, April 22 at Weekes Park.
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Battery disposal services now available at Hayward public libraries
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As of February 2023, Hayward residents may now dispose of their old batteries at a Hayward public library location. The new battery receptacles at the Hayward libraries are just one of several options customers have for safely disposing of their old batteries, which are considered hazardous waste and should never go in trash, recycling, or composting bins.
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Pledge to conserve water this April for the chance to win prizes
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The City of Hayward is once again participating in the annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, a friendly competition between cities across the country. Through the challenge, residents can pledge to make water-friendly lifestyle changes, undertake home-based environmental projects, and more for the chance to win.
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Upcoming Events
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Save the date for Bike to Work Day, which is Thursday, May 18! Pledge to ride here and receive a map of energizer stations, a digital goody bag, and routes to ride to celebrate the day. For more information, visit Bike East Bay's website.
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Did you know that you can cut your carbon footprint in half when you switch to driving electric? Ride and Drive Clean is hosting Electrify Your Ride webinars to help Bay Area residents learn EV basics like charging at home and on the road, incentives, and total cost of ownership. Learn more about webinar dates and how to register here.
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