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Programs Zero Waste Communities works to develop and produce cost effective programs that both educate the public on reducing waste and provide outlets for diverting the waste from the landfill. This web site not only promotes the efforts of the group, but also the individual members. Some of these programs include: Commercials have been produced for play on television and radio and at special events. If you'ld like to preview these advertisements, click on the links below.
Press Releases and advertisements are produced to promote projects and events as they arise. These releases can be viewed in PDF format by clicking on the links below.
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San Bernardino County Materials Exchange Program, or SBCountyMax is a partnership between San Bernardino County and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Modeled after the states CalMax, the program provides a place for entities to provide used, but usable materials to those interested in obtaining them. The program helps divert used materials from the landfill, and thereby extends the lifespan of our landfills. The program helps groups not only save resources, but money as well.
City of Rialto's Used Cell Phone Recycling Program collects used cell phones to raise money to buy phone cards and satellite phones for our military personnel overseas. Rialto has signed up to be an official drop-off center for Cell Phones For Soldiers. For more information on this group, see www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
The Town of Apple Valley participates in the Reuse-A-Shoe Program. The Program is coordinated by the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) and Nike to recycle and grind athletic footwear to turn them into sports surfaces. Under the partnership, NRC provides technical assistance to Apple Valley, while Nike manages the logistics of picking up shoes from each of the recycling centers.
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