Community Resources
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District's Community Resources.
Diverting trash from the landfills by recycling or composting is beneficial for the environment and landfills. When material is recycled it creates a smaller need for raw materials in the production of new products. In addition, the energy of producing those materials is lower, and typically less environmentally invasive. Also, when household materials are composted rather than thrown away to the landfill, the amount of greenhouse gases produced by the landfill is tremendously reduced.
The effort to divert trash from the landfill by recycling is only effective if done properly. If a recycling bin or box is contaminated, the entire batch of recycling, in most cases, must be thrown away to the landfill instead. Contamination can include un-recyclable material or objects with food still in or on the containers.
PLACE IN RECYCLING CONTAINER:
· All plastic containers (Number 1 - 7)
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office paper |
junk mail |
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catalogs |
computer paper |
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magazines |
paper egg cartons |
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newspaper |
coupons |
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cereal boxes (with liner removed) |
Aseptic packaging (juice boxes) |
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paper six-pack and twelve-pack containers |
cardboard boxes (cut up to fit inside the container) |
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colored paper |
phone books |
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paper bags |
wrapping paper (no foil/metallic type) |
DO NOT PLACE IN RECYCLING CONTAINER:
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bubble wrap |
ceramics |
pottery |
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cloth |
clothes |
disposable diapers |
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drinking glasses |
light bulbs |
mirrors |
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needles |
plastic bags |
plastic house wares |
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potato chip bags |
toys |
used oil |
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waxed milk cartons |
rubber garden hoses |
window or safety glass |
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food contaminated paper |
swimming pool covers |
packing peanuts/foam |
Composting consists of the natural decomposition of natural, organic materials. Starting a composting pile at home is easy to do and creates perfect, nutrient rich soil and mulching for a yard or garden. Composting is a wonderful way to supplement your garden and divert refuse from the local landfill.
BASICS:
o Green: Lawn clippings, trimmings, livestock manure, fruit and vegetable scraps
· Repeat previous steps
· Call: 1-800-722-8004 or (909) 386-8914
· Classes can be found @ http://www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/events.asp
· Call: (951) 486-3200.
· They also offer classes on composting @ http://63.237.190.22/pdf/BYC_Schedule_2010b.pdf
Almost every bottle and can can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV. Containers with these markings go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center.
· CALIFORNIA REFUND VALUE
Consumers pay CRV (California Refund Value) when they purchase beverages from a retailer, which is refunded when they redeem the containers at a recycling center.
o 5 cents for each beverage container less than 24 ounces
o 10 cents for each container 24 ounces or greater
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) INCLUDES:
· Weed Killers, Cleaners, Gasoline, Antifreeze
· Wood Preservatives, Paints & Paint Products, Paint Thinner
· Auto & Furniture Polish, Chemical Drain Cleaners
· Pesticides & Fertilizers, Pool & Hobby Supplies
· Auto & Household Batteries
· Motor Oil, Oil Filters
· Outdated Medications
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CHINO |
RIALTO |
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ONTARIO |
SAN BERNARDINO |
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA |
UPLAND |
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REDLANDS |
CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE |
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- 30-foot clean zone- Clear an area of 30 feet surrounding your home
- 70-foot reduced fuel zone (or to property line)
- Create horizontal and vertical space between plants
- Large trees do not have to be cut down if all of the plants beneath are removed, eliminating the "fire ladder"
- Use care in vegetation removal- one spark could cause a fire
- Remove leaves and needles from roofs and gutters
- Keep tree limbs at least 10 feet away from chimneys
- Trim grasses to 4 inches
- www.readyforwildfire.org
- www.sbcfire.org/pdf/20070626_sbcfire_defens_space_flyer4_11final.pdf
- www.calmast.org/pdf/MAS_%20resident_bro_FINAL2.pdf
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Jenks Lake-San Bernardino National Forest | |
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Distance |
2.5 miles round trip |
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Time |
1.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Summary: The hike up to Jenks Lake is a wonderful warm-up to more daring adventures in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The trail, steep though short, provides an excellent cardiovascular workout along what was once a logging road. After a shady stream crossing surrounded by lush and verdant vegetation, the hiker is treated to an uphill climb with magnificent views predominantly of the southwestern San Gorgonio Wilderness and surrounding areas. After reaching the lake, there are many opportunities for further exploration (it is possible to hike around much of the perimeter of the lake, and a short nature trail exists behind the picnic area) or for picnicking, rest, and/or relaxation. Fishing is also possible in the stocked lake (check with the Ranger Station for details). | |
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Directions: In the city of Redlands, exit Highway 10-travel northeast for approximately 26 miles to the Barton Flats Visitor's Center (call/check with the Ranger Station, phone number below, for hours/days that the Ranger Station parking lot is open), turn right, and park. The trail begins along the Rio Monte Trail, then continues along Barton Road to an antiquated logging road up to Jenks Lake. The trail is well-signed-use care if and when walking along the perimeter of Highway 38 near the Jenks Lake trailhead. (Lat:34.17007 Lon:-116.88815) | |
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Oak ridge and Oakmont trails | |
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Distance |
3.2 miles long |
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Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Summary: Newly-constructed foot and bicycle trail. It offers beautiful vistas of Live Oak Canyon, especially in the springtime. Experienced mountain bikers call this a difficult trail, so proceed with caution. Be especially watchful for rattle snakes from April through October. | |
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Directions: In Redlands, parking is available at Oakmont Park, at the extreme low end of South Lane off Alta Vista Drive. | |
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North Etiwanda Preserve | |
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Distance |
3.22 Mile Loop |
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Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Summary: The trail is quite rocky, some good comfortable hard-bottom shoes are recommended. From the trail head, the path heads up at a slow/easy pace up an incline for about 1.25 miles on the main trail head. Also, the trail will pass by some old monuments and marsh areas which are fun to see. | |
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Directions: From the 210 Freeway: Exit Day Creek Boulevard in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and head north, proceed on Day Creek Blvd 2.2 miles until you reach Etiwanda Avenue, Day Creek will veer east and end at Etiwanda Avenue, Take Etiwanda Avenue north approximately .3 mile until the pavement ends, Continue on dirt road approximately 600 feet to the designate gravel parking area. | |
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Hills for everyone Trail | |
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Distance |
4 miles round trip |
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Time |
1.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Summary: Extensive grasslands blanket the slopes. The hills are covered with wild oats, rye, black mustard and wild radish. On south-facing slopes is the soft-leaved shrub community, dominated by several varieties of sage. Near its end, the trail ascends out of the creekbed to the head of Telegraph Canyon and intersects a dirt road. McDermont Spring is just down the road. Some of the livestock ponds, constructed during the area’s ranching days, still exist, and hold water year-round. McDermont Spring— along with Windmill and Panorama ponds—provides water for wildlife | |
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Directions: Chino Hills State Park can be a bit tricky to find. The park is located west of Highway 71 between the Riverside Freeway (91) and the Pomona Freeway (60). From the Riverside Freeway (91) in Corona, go north on Highway 71 for 8 miles and exit on Soquel Canyon Parkway. Make a left, proceed to Elvinar Road, turn left and proceed through a residential area. Just after Elvinar turns east and becomes Sapphire Road, you’ll see the signed Chino Hills State Park dirt entrance road on your right. (This park entry road is closed for a period of 48 hours after a rainstorm.) Enter the park on this dirt road (which returns to pavement in 1.5 miles) and proceed to the park entry kiosk (information, fee collection). Once past the kiosk, continue to Rolling M Ranch Barn and the parking area for the Hills-for-Everyone and Telegraph Canyon Trails. | |
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Ontario peak trail | |||
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Distance |
5 miles round trip | ||
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Time |
4 hours | ||
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Difficulty |
Moderate | ||
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Directions: Make your way to the 10 Freeway and head East. Once in the Upland/Ontario region, exit Euclid Avenue and head North. | |||
Carpooling, bike riding, or walking to work is both beneficial to the environment and personal health. In addition, not using your car several days a week can save a substantial amount of money in gas and car maintenance. Several organizations and possibly your employers may give incentives to those who choose to carpool or find an alternative method of transportation to work.
· These sites highlight the incentives and available rewards for not driving alone to work. In addition, there is information available to employers about further incentive programs that could be offered to employees.