April is Earth Month!

One of our favorite month's of the year is here! We believe Earth Day is Every Day, but April is a great time to reflect on our relationship with the environment and to take action to protect it.

Here are some great ways to take part in Earth Month:



• Get Involved:

-Participate in local Earth Day events, volunteer for environmental organizations, or organize your own events. 

• Take Action:

-Make small changes in your daily life to reduce your environmental impact, such as conserving water and energy, recycling, and reducing waste. 

• Advocate for Change:

-Contact your elected officials and urge them to take action on environmental issues. 

• Support Sustainable Businesses:

-Choose products and services from companies that are committed to sustainability. 

• Spend Time Outdoors:

-Enjoy nature by going for hikes, camping, or simply spending time in a park. 

• Clean Up Your Community:

-Organize a local cleanup event or participate in a community cleanup. 

• Reduce Your Footprint:

-Make conscious choices to reduce your emissions, such as using public transportation, biking, walking, and separating food scraps into your green cart. 

Compost Workshop added for April

This just in - join us on Saturday, April 12 at 10am in the Natividad Creek Community Garden to learn how to make compost AND how to apply compost from our friends at Local Urban Gardeners!

Register in advance so we know you can make it! Registered attendees will secure their free compost bin to take home.

Tire Amnesty Returns

It's true, your tires can be recycled! And for a limited time, residents are invited to bring us their unwanted tires for FREE recycling!

Old tires that are found illegally dumped on roadsides harbor standing water, to providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes, transmitters of the West Nile Virus (WNV) and other serious diseases. But it doesn't have to be this way!

Old tires brought to us will be recycled into pavement for roads, playgrounds and schoolyards. Other uses for recycled tires include alternative fuel for manufacturing industries, creating soles for shoes and work boots, sidewalks, and more.

Take advantage of this special grant-funded recycling program, and learn more by visiting our website below:

Earth Month Events

Take advantage of some great local opportunities this month to earn your eco points or tackle Spring cleaning disposal the right way! See below a list of events in our service area from our partners and member agencies:

• Saturday, April 5
• Tire Amnesty begins! Bring unwanted tires to SVR facilities for free recycling

• Saturday, April 12
• SVR Compost Workshop plus how to apply compost!

• Saturday, April 26
• Carr Lake litter clean-up, 8am-12pm, 855 E Laurel Dr. Salinas
• AMOR Salinas Earth Day Festival, 12-3pm, Sherwood Park

Most community clean-ups are offered depending where you live - visit the links below to learn more!

• Gonzales, Greenfield, and Soledad residents
• King City // or // Unincorporated Monterey County residents
• Salinas Residents

You Can Host a Clean-Up

Happy #EarthMonth! Thank you in advance to all our residents and environmental groups leading beach and neighborhood cleanups throughout the month and on #EarthDay! 💚 Your dedication to our environment keeps our open spaces and waterways clean, protects wildlife, habitats and public health, and inspires others to take action. With its breathtaking coastline, rich marine life, bountiful farmland and stunning natural beauty, Monterey County is a special place worth protecting from litter and illegal dumping.

Did you know that we offer FREE disposal vouchers for community clean-up events organized by non-profit organizations? Visit keepmontereycountyclean.org for eligibility requirements and to apply! Thank you!

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