Recycle Torrance http://recycletorrance.org Learn about recycling in the City of Torrance. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:22:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8 Don’t Forget the Filter! Used Oil Filter Exchange Events coming to Torrance https://recycletorrance.org/dont-forget-filter-used-oil-filter-exchange-events-coming-torrance/ https://recycletorrance.org/dont-forget-filter-used-oil-filter-exchange-events-coming-torrance/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2019 20:51:25 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=3285 As part of the City of Torrance‘s used motor oil recycling program, the City’s Public Works Department is proud to offer four (4) filter exchange events upcoming in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. EDIT: The June 13th event at Pep Boys has been canceled.  EVENT DETAILS Watch our interview on “This Week in Torrance” ! […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/dont-forget-filter-used-oil-filter-exchange-events-coming-torrance/feed/ 6 Are Hazards Hiding in Your House? https://recycletorrance.org/hazards-hiding-house/ https://recycletorrance.org/hazards-hiding-house/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:25:07 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=3258 CAUTION! DANGER! POISON! These words are designed to keep people away, yet many common household products are labeled with these warnings and left sitting on shelves or in cabinets long after they are needed. In a typical home, families have about 100 pounds of unwanted hazardous chemicals stored. These unneeded–and often forgotten–items are called “Household […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/hazards-hiding-house/feed/ 0 Walgreens Safe Medication Disposal Program https://recycletorrance.org/walgreens-safe-medication-disposal-program/ https://recycletorrance.org/walgreens-safe-medication-disposal-program/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:33:51 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=3253 Walgreens is leading the fight against prescription drug abuse with new programs to help curb the misuse of medications and reduce the rise in overdose deaths. In the ongoing national effort by a retailer, Walgreens has installed safe medication disposal kiosks in over 1,000 pharmacies across 45 states and the District of Columbia. Walgreens safe […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/walgreens-safe-medication-disposal-program/feed/ 0 How to Recycle Christmas Trees in the City of Torrance https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-christmas-trees-city-torrance/ https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-christmas-trees-city-torrance/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:38:04 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=3178 City of Torrance Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling! From December 26, 2018 through January 10, 2019, City of Torrance residents will be able to recycle their Christmas trees along with their regular curbside collection. Trees must be unflocked (no fake snow), less than six feet long (without cutting), and undecorated (no stands, tinsel, or ornaments).  […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-christmas-trees-city-torrance/feed/ 2 Got Rechargeable Batteries? Heed the Call2Recycle! https://recycletorrance.org/got-rechargeable-batteries-heed-call2recycle/ https://recycletorrance.org/got-rechargeable-batteries-heed-call2recycle/#respond Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:33:03 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=3079 Did you know it’s illegal to dispose of rechargeable batteries in the trash? Because rechargeable batteries contain heavy metals, they are classified as a Hazardous Waste. Whereas metals like lead, cadmium, zinc , and cobalt can pollute land and water when improperly disposed of, when recycled, these heavy metals from batteries can be reclaimed and […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/got-rechargeable-batteries-heed-call2recycle/feed/ 0 How to Recycle Old Mercury Thermostats: Remove, Replace, Recycle https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-old-mercury-thermostats-remove-replace-recycle/ https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-old-mercury-thermostats-remove-replace-recycle/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:05:07 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=3034 Dispose of Old Mercury Thermostats Properly with Thermostat Recycling! It is ILLEGAL to throw away mercury thermostats! Remember the Three R’s: Remove, Replace, Recycle! Most modern buildings built in the past twenty years use programmable, LED-display thermostats, but you’ve undoubtedly seen the old school mercury thermostats at plenty of homes and businesses. Like any item […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-old-mercury-thermostats-remove-replace-recycle/feed/ 2 Torrance Used Oil Filter Exchange Program https://recycletorrance.org/torrance-used-oil-filter-exchange-program/ https://recycletorrance.org/torrance-used-oil-filter-exchange-program/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:15:40 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=2991 As part of the City of Torrance’s used oil recycling program, the City hosts a series of filter exchange events at auto parts stores around town. Since February of 2017, Torrance has hosted five (5) filter exchange events for residents. Events are held once a quarter at Used Oil Certified Collection Centers on Saturdays, 9am–1pm. […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/torrance-used-oil-filter-exchange-program/feed/ 2 Coastal Cleanup Day @ Torrance Beach September 15, 2018 https://recycletorrance.org/coastal-cleanup-day-torrance-beach-september-15-2018/ https://recycletorrance.org/coastal-cleanup-day-torrance-beach-september-15-2018/#respond Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:10:39 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=2983 Make a difference in your community by volunteering!     Want an opportunity to help keep your community safe and clean? Join Team Torrance as a volunteer at the 34th annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 15th from 9am–12 noon. Co-hosted by Heal the Bay, the Ocean Conservancy, the California Coastal […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/coastal-cleanup-day-torrance-beach-september-15-2018/feed/ 0 Torrance Residents Celebrate Earth Day on April 21, 2018 https://recycletorrance.org/torrance-earth-day-2018/ https://recycletorrance.org/torrance-earth-day-2018/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:58:39 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=2937 Torrance residents can celebrate Earth Day this year by recycling paper and electronic waste at the City of Torrance’s Earth Day Recycling Event. Doing some Spring Cleaning? Take advantage of the City of Torrance’s Earth Day Recycling Event to dispose of old paper documents and electronic waste safely, responsibly, and for FREE! [/box] *Limit 8 […]

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]]> https://recycletorrance.org/torrance-earth-day-2018/feed/ 1 Where Can I Recycle Old Medications? National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2018 https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-old-medications/ https://recycletorrance.org/recycle-old-medications/#respond Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:30:26 +0000 https://recycletorrance.org/?p=2927 Most of us know how to recycle bottles and cans, but have you ever wondered: what do I do with expired medications? If you have old prescriptions clogging up your bathroom cabinets, take them to an authorized drop-off site during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On April 28, 2018 from 10am to 2pm, over […]

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