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| What's New? | Cadmium-Tainted Jewelry Collection
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is once again warning of high cadmium content in inexpensive imported children's jewelry. Suspect jewelry can be disposed of in special jewelry collection tubes located next to the household battery collection tubes at the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks libraries. A collection tube is also located at the Public Works and Planning counter on the first floor of City Hall (2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard). Residents can bring jewelry to these locations during normal business hours. Click here for additional details about this program.
Articles regarding cadmium-tainted jewelry and cadmium toxicity:
"More kid jewelry recalled due to toxic cadmium" (AP)
Cadmium Toxicity (OSHA)
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 | Pharmaceutical Disposal Program
City of Thousand Oaks residents can now safely dispose of expired or unwanted pharmaceuticals. A medicine collection drop-box is located in the East Valley Police Station lobby, and is available during normal business hours. Click here for more information about the City of Thousand Oaks Pharmaceutical Disposal Program. | What Do You Know About Waste?
To better understand the opinions and needs of our residents, the City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department is asking citizens to participate in a short Household Waste Survey. Your feedback will be used to evaluate and improve our waste disposal programs so that we can provide the best service possible.
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY |
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Browse our links for kids and explore fun and educational activities and games that teach children of all ages how easy it is to care for the environment. | CaliforniaFIRST
For information on the CaliforniaFIRST energy efficiency and water conservation program go to the CaliforniaFIRST Page which also allows you to register for program updates. |
Thanks to your efforts, the City of Thousand Oaks is in full compliance with the goals of AB939 - we have reduced landfill waste by more than 50 percent since 1990.
The City has been recognized by the State of California for designing, implementing, and operating model programs that support waste reduction and recycling. Award-winning programs include monthly hazardous waste collection, cost effective curbside recycling, community grants, and home composting workshops. All of these program efforts contribute to saving landfill space, energy, and recycling resources. To read about the City's recognition as a model community for recycling and waste reduction, visit City of Thousand Oaks: A Model for Local Government Recycling and Waste Reduction |
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