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2010 Press Releases




New Residential Route Manager




(12/16/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) is pleased to announce that effective today; Tom Kennedy with Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (WMAC) will be the new Residential Route Manager.


Mr. Kennedy brings 20 years of experience in the waste management industry and operations supervision which will benefit the residents of Castro Valley in ensuring excellent customer service.


CVSD contracts services to WMAC for the collection, processing, and disposal of municipal solid waste, recycling, and organics.


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Waste Management Driver Appreciation




(12/14/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) hosted a Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) Driver Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Ceremony today at WMAC offices in Oakland.


WMAC driver Jose Lopez was recognized for Fewest Missed Pick-Ups for Commercial routes for the past six months.


WMAC driver Fred McIntosh was recognized for Outstanding Customer Service for Organics Route #841the past six months.


CVSD would like to thank all WMAC drivers and staff for their service in the collection of recycling, organics and garbage.


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Christmas & New Year's Holiday: WMAC & CVSD




(12/13/10)


Christmas Holiday:

Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 23-24, 2010 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. will be observing the Christmas Holiday with some modified services. Recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day. The WMAC Call Center will be closed starting at 12:00 noon on December 24 and all of December 25. Calls to (510) 537-5500 (residential) or (510) 613-8700 (commercial/business) with solid waste services questions on these days may leave a message for a return call on Monday, December 27.


The 98th Avenue Cashier and Hayward Pay Station will be open until noon on Friday, December 24.

New Year’s Holiday:

Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 30-31, 2010 in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. will be observing the New Year’s Holiday with some modified services. Recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day. The WMAC Call Center will be closed starting at 12:00 noon on December 31 and closed all of January 1. Calls to (510) 537-5500 (residential) or (510) 613-8700 (commercial/business) with solid waste services questions on these days may leave a message for a return call on Monday, January 3.


The 98th Avenue Cashier and Hayward Pay Station will be open until noon on Friday, December 31.


The collection of holiday trees will take place January 3-7, and 10-14, 2011. Please visit our website at www.cvsan.org for more information regarding collection guidelines.


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Waste Management Driver Appreciation Awards Breakfast




(12/08/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) will host a Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) Driver Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, December 14th at WMAC offices in Oakland.


CVSD would like to thank all WMAC drivers and staff for their service in the collection of recycling, organics and garbage.




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Local Published in Resource Recycling




(12/06/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District’s Solid Waste Coordinator, Naomi Lue, has recently been published in the November edition of Resource Recycling, an international magazine/journal. The article details the complete story of Castro Valley’s efforts in researching and developing an award-winning recycling program for multi-family residents.


Because of the elective joint efforts of residents, managers, owners, Castro Valley Sanitary District and its hauler, recycling in multi-families has increased on average from 18% (2005) to 38% (2007) to 48% (2010). Complexes have also reduced trash disposal by 25% since 2005. As of fall 2010, 168 complexes totaling 3,210 units, or 10,000 residents, have started or enhanced recycling and composting under this program.


Castro Valley’s Multi-Family Recycling Program was recently featured at the California Resource Recovery Association annual conference in August, in which Ms. Lue was a speaker.


The program received the 1st Place Public Education Excellence Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America in 2008. General Manager Roland Williams and Ms. Lue accepted the award on behalf of Castro Valley Sanitary District.


The District is proud of the community’s efforts towards meeting the Alameda County 75% Diversion Goal.


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Community Group Outreach - Speakers Available




(11/29/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District provides Community Group Outreach speakers with presentations such as, “leaR4n: Reduce  Reuse  Recycle  Rot” Examples of topics include:


• Workshops on food scrap recycling and basic introduction to where yard trimmings, food scraps, and food-soiled paper goes after curbside collection and service of the green organics carts.

• Informative lessons on the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot)

• District waste reduction and recycling programs.


If your community group is interested in having a District speaker in 2011 for an upcoming meeting or event, please visit www.cvsan.org to download an application or call (510) 537-0757 to request at application for a speaker. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.


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Veterans Day & Thanksgiving Holidays




(10/27/10)


Veterans Day Holiday

Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2010 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. will not be observing November 11th as a Holiday. Therefore, recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day and WMAC offices will be open on November 11th. Please call (510) 537-5500 (residential) or (510) 613-8700 (commercial/business) with solid waste services questions.




Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, 2010 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County offices will be closed Thursday November 25th as a Holiday. Therefore, recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will be one (1) day later than usual November 25-27, 2010. Thursday’s collection will be on Friday, and Friday’s collection on Saturday.


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Recycled Art Open House




(10/08/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District Recycled Art Open House opened Thursday.


Celebrating and promoting the many styles and mediums of art produced, the exhibition features a 13-year display of Recycled Art Contest winners, 10 Recycled Art Contest calendars, and 27 art projects.


The display will be open to the public until Friday, October 15th during the hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday). Visit www.cvsan.org for more information.




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Compost Give-Away & U-Waste Day Event Report




(9/16/10)


Residents Recycled More Than 350 Banker Boxes of Shredded Documents, 365 Lbs. of Pharmaceuticals, 27,960 Lbs. of Electronics, Household Batteries and Fluorescent Light Bulbs, 1,000 Gallons of Latex (water-based) Paint and 1.5 Tons of Cardboard


Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) sponsored Castro Valley Sanitary District’s (CVSD’s) 8th annual free Collection and Compost Give-Away Day on August 14th. Castro Valley Sanitary District customers showed their mettle as responsible consumers by bringing unwanted pharmaceuticals, sensitive documents, electronics, household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and latex (water-based) paint to last month’s event.

Within the course of seven (7) hours, 1,078 customers brought their unwanted pharmaceuticals, sensitive documents, e-waste, latex paint, household batteries and fluorescent light bulbs to the Canyon Middle School parking lot. Below is a photo of pharmaceuticals being collected by event staff.

The Pharmaceuticals and Universal Waste collected from this event is being properly recycled in a safe manner instead of being disposed of in a landfill, which poses a risk to human and environmental health and safety.

Three thousand (3,000) 1-cubic foot bags of Wonder Grow compost were also distributed to event attendees (three per vehicle).


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Labor Day Holiday




(8/25/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. will not be observing September 6th as a Holiday. Therefore, recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day and WMAC offices will be open on September 6th. Please call (510) 537-5500 (residential) or (510) 613-8700 (commercial/business) with solid waste services questions.


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Recycled Art Open House




(8/23/10)


As a 13-year finale, Castro Valley Sanitary District is hosting a Recycled Art Open House to honor past Recycled Art Contest participants who have given their time and talents to provide examples to the community of how to save resources through the creation of art.


Please join us at Castro Valley Sanitary District offices for a Recycled Art Open House, which will be open to the public Thursday, October 7th – Friday, October 15th during the hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday). The Open House will feature a 13-year display of Recycled Art Contest winners, 10 Recycled Art Contest calendars, and select projects from Richard Rensberry, Valerie Heatherington, and other participants. Visit www.cvsan.org for more information.


“CVSD has had over a decade of honoring the artistic diversity of District residents and students by allowing art created from any form of media as long as it included a 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle and rot) focus. We want to thank all the participants and are glad to encourage 4Rs and discover the value of items that would have otherwise been thrown away," said Roland Williams, General Manager.


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CVSD Presents "leaRn: Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Rot"




(7/28/10)


Mark your calendar because Castro Valley Sanitary District is pleased to announce the following free programs to be held at the Castro Valley Library:


Thursday, August 12th and August 19th- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


These two dates are open for kids in the Castro Valley Sanitary District. They will learn how to make less waste at home and school by practicing the 4Rs. This will include watching the “Doing the 4Rs” movie and will receive hands on training with the “3 Cart Trash Sort”.


There is no pre-registration required, please feel free to drop by the library to above dates and time. Parents and guardians are welcomed, and please note that children under the age of five (5) must be accompanied by an adult.


Wednesday, September 15th – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.



This workshop is open to all adults from college to senior citizens within the Castro Valley Sanitary District. You are encouraged to join us in a fun and educational workshop that will include watching “The Story of Stuff” and teach you how to manage and reduce your stuff! You will learn about the 4Rs- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot- and how you can practice it at home, work, or school!




General Manager, Roland Williams, states, “A leader is always willing to learn new things. ‘leaR4n’ allows Castro Valley Residents to lead the way by being educated and applying what they have learned towards reducing the amount of garbage sent to the landfill.”


If you are interested in joining us in our workshop, please visit www.cvsan.org or call (510) 537-0757 for more details.


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Recycled Art Open House




(7/23/10)


The Recycled Art Contest has been cancelled this year and the District will no longer be presenting the program. As a finale, the District is honoring those artists who have given their time and talents to provide examples to the community of how to save resources through the creation of art.


Please join us at Castro Valley Sanitary District offices for a Recycled Art Open House, which will be open to the public Thursday, October 7th – Friday, October 15th during the hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Open House will feature a 13-year display of Recycled Art Contest winners, 10 Recycled Art Contest calendars, and select projects. Visit www.cvsan.org for more information.


Calling all past winners! Did you keep a freestanding winning project that is in good condition from past Castro Valley Sanitary District Recycled Art Contests that you would like considered for the Open House project display? If so, please send your name, project name, category, and contest year by August 11th to info@cvsan.org.




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U-Waste & Compost Give-Away for CVSD Customers




(6/30/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District encourages District residents and businesses to Save the Date of Saturday, August 14, 2010 for the U-Waste & Compost Give-Away Day from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., to be held at Canyon Middle School.


The following materials will be accepted:

• Pharmaceuticals – Prescription and over the counter (Residents only)

• Household Paint – Latex (water-based) paint only – up to 10 gallons

• Sensitive Documents – Limit 10 banker boxes or equivalent of paper documents for shredding

• Universal Waste – Electronics (TV, cell phone, computer), household (dry cell) batteries & fluorescent light bulbs


The following will be distributed:

• Bagged Compost - Three 1-cubic foot bags per vehicle. Supplies are limited and will be distributed 1st come 1st served.


For complete details and instructions, visit www.cvsan.org.


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CVSD Wins Bronze Communication Excellence Award for its Website Redesign




(6/30/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District has been selected by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) to receive the 2010 Bronze Communication Excellence Award for its outstanding achievements in Website Redesign for www.cvsan.org.


General Manager Roland Williams stated, “The District is proud of its efforts to expand its public communication and make paperless information accessible to our single and multi-family residents, businesses, schools, and colleagues.”


Solid Waste Coordinator Naomi Lue, who applied for the award, stated, “Viewing statistics indicate that 41% of our visitors are new each week, with an average of 1,216 page views per week. The redesigned website has contributed to an increase in recycling and a 4-year high of curbside organics composting. We encourage our community to play ‘Recycle It?!’ and ‘Composting Corner’, two online games where you can sort materials and learn what is recyclable and compostable.”


Williams and Lue will accept the Bronze Award at SWANA’s annual conference on August 15, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.




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Fourth of July Holiday




(6/28/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County services will not be observing July 5th as a Holiday. Therefore, recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day. WMAC call center or pay station in Hayward will not be open on Monday, July 5, 2010.


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“4R Business, 4R Planet” Award Program Recognizes High-Performance Recyclers




(6/21/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District has implemented an award program to recognize Castro Valley businesses where green practices are business as usual. Businesses that recycle start down the path to becoming “4R Stars,” earning one star and a window decal indicating participation in the program. They can go on to collect 3 more Stars by implementing additional waste reduction programs in the categories of Reduce, Reuse, and Rot (or Reciprocate).


4R Star businesses are then recognized for their achievements with an ad in the Castro Valley Forum, and periodically through news releases, events, and Castro Valley Sanitary District’s website, www.cvsan.org.


“The 4R Business, 4R Planet award program encourages businesses to do the right thing and reduce the amount of garbage they send to landfill. As a result, 4R Star businesses are recognized in the community as high-performance recyclers,” says General Manager, Roland Williams.


If your business is interested in becoming a 4R Star, please visit www.cvsan.org to view the complete guidelines and download an application. For questions, contact Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. at 510-613-8751.


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Waste Management Driver Appreciation Awards Luncheon




(6/09/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) hosted a Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) Driver Appreciation Luncheon and Awards ceremony yesterday Tuesday, June 8th at District offices.


WMAC driver Daniel Gutierrez was recognized for Fewest Missed Pick-Ups for Route BB Recycling for the past six months.


WMAC driver Eugene Crusto was recognized for Outstanding Customer Service for Route CC Organics the past six months.


CVSD would like to thank all WMAC drivers and staff for their service in the collection of recycling, organics and garbage.


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Sewer Lateral Grants Are Here Again!




(6/07/10)


SEWER LATERAL GRANTS ARE HERE AGAIN!


Castro Valley Sanitary District is pleased to announce the continuance of the Lateral Replacement Grant Program (LRGP), scheduled to start July 6, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. in the amount of $50,000. The District is offering financial assistance to replace your entire defective lateral at 50% of the approved cost, up to a maximum reimbursement of $2,000 per building lateral.



Residents may see advertisements in local papers or flyers from contractors promoting the program. However, for Program information, please contact the Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, (510) 537-0757; or visit our website at www.cvsan.org.


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CVSD's Qualified List of Plumbing Contractors for 2010/11 LRGP




(6/07/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District’s

Qualified List of Plumbing Contractors

For the 2010/2011 Lateral Replacement Grant Program



The Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) will be continuing the Lateral Replacement Grant Program (LRGP) effective July 6, 2010. Those State of California licensed contractors interested in being listed as a “CVSD Qualified Plumbing Contractor,” eligible to provide quotations to residents who are participating in the LRGP, please submit a written request to Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 no later than June 15, 2010.


Please be advised that qualified contractors are given such designation based on the following criteria:


1. Properly licensed (either C42 - Sanitation System or Class A - General Engineering Contractor) to work on sewer lines and work in the public roadway.

2. Have no outstanding matters or disputed work with the District (i.e., incorrect installations or incomplete work after permit expiration).

3. Have not presented misleading or confusing print media to the community or property owners about the LRGP.


Please be advised, contractors that do not meet the above criteria will be removed from the contractors list for a period of 12 months.


For additional information, please contact the Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley at (510) 537-0757.




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Green Ribbon Schools Program




(5/28/10)


On June 10, 2010, ten (10) schools within the Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and/or Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) boundaries will become either First, Second, or Third-Year Green Ribbon Certified Schools by Castro Valley Sanitary District at the 6:30 p.m. regular Board meeting.


The following ten (10) schools that applied for the Green Ribbon certification met or exceeded the program requirements.


First- Year Green Ribbon Certified Schools:

• Castro Valley Elementary School

• Proctor Elementary School

• Stanton Elementary School


Second- Year Green Ribbon Certified Schools:

• A Shepherd’s Heart Christian School


Third- Year Green Ribbon Certified Schools:

• Canyon Middle School

• Castro Valley Adult School

• Chabot Elementary School

• Creekside Middle School

• Independent Elementary School

• Our Lady of Grace School


In addition to being recognized for their efforts to “go green,” all Green Ribbon Certified schools will receive:

• A check in the amount of $2,000.00

o $20,000.00 total, from Measure D funding

• An award certificate

• A biodegradable banner for First-Year schools or a current year patch for Second and Third-Year schools, made from recycled plastic bottles.


In October 2007, CVSD launched the Green Ribbon Schools Program to guide schools towards sustainable implementation of waste reduction and recycling programs.


The Green Ribbon application consists of a menu of mandatory and optional activities that center around the 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, & Rot.


Activities range from: “Make double-sided printing a school policy” to “Provide containers for organics collection in the kitchen” and “Use paper office products made with recycled content.

All 18 public and private schools located within the CVSD and/or CVUSD boundaries are eligible to participate.


Please join us at 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2010 at Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, for the official Green Ribbon certification of ten (10) Castro Valley schools. For more information, please visit www.cvsan.org or call (510) 537-0757.


Additionally, the following schools received donations funded by grants throughout the 2009/2010 school year from CVSD to promote recycling in their schools.



• A Shepherd’s Heart Christian School received $90 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs.

• Canyon Middle School received $210 worth of indoor recycling containers and $71.50 worth of compost and mulch.

• Castro Valley Adult School received $56 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs.

• Castro Valley Elementary School received $56 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs.

• Chabot Elementary received $679 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs.

• Creekside Middle School received $455.15 for their school garden program.

• Independent Elementary School received $506.77 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs.

• Jensen Ranch Elementary School received $243 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs and 400 Pete’s paper bags for organics.

• Palomares Elementary School received $297 worth of indoor recycling containers and signs.

• Proctor Elementary School received $358.84 worth of post- consumer recycled beverage cups, $50 worth of clear stream recycling bags, and $44 worth of indoor recycling containers.

• Stanton Elementary School received 4 clear stream recyclers and 20 bags for their International Festival as well as signs for their indoor recycling containers.

• Participating Earth Day event schools received a total of 74.68 cubic yards of compost and 82 cubic yards of mulch.




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Altamont Landfill and Liquefied Natural Gas Tour




(5/24/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) Board members, Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members, and staff toured the Altamont Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. The visit included a tour around the landfill, facility, and operations of capturing landfill gas.


At the Altamont Landfill, new technology is now converting materials placed in the garbage into LNG. The organic materials from Castro Valley’s garbage that reach the Altamont Landfill degrade and produce methane gas. The production facility transforms that gas into LNG and uses the recovered landfill gas to fuel their large fleet of natural gas recycling, organics, and garbage collection vehicles throughout California, including Castro Valley.


In addition to reducing our dependence on fossil fuel, the process will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 30,000 tons a year. The landfill is now leading the way in reducing greenhouse gases by 85 percent in using captured methane to generate “green power”. The “green power” generated provides approximately 8,000 homes electricity each day.


The Altamont Landfill utilizes state-of-the-art liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring and gas control systems. Designed and operated under strict regulated procedures, there are highly effective operational procedures implemented to ensure an ecologically sensitive environment. The facility is continually working on protecting their neighbors and the greater community.


The Altamont Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility is located in the moderately remote area of the windmill- dotted hills of the Altamont Pass. Compromising approximately 2,170 acres of land with 1,000 of those acres dedicated to preserved open space, the Altamont Landfill is part of the largest and most sophisticated network of landfills in the country.




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Waste Management Driver Appreciation Awards Luncheon




(5/21/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) will host a Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) Driver Appreciation Luncheon and Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 8th at District offices.


CVSD would like to thank all WMAC drivers and staff for their service in the collection of recycling, organics and garbage.




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Memorial Day Holiday




(5/19/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County services will not be observing May 31st as a Holiday. Therefore, recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day and WMAC offices will be open on May 31st. Please call WMAC at (510) 537-5500 (residential) or (510) 613-8700 (commercial/business) with solid waste services questions.




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CVSD's Qualified List of Plumbing Contractors for 2010/11 LRGP




(5/07/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District’s

Qualified List of Plumbing Contractors

For the 2010/2011 Lateral Replacement Grant Program



The Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) will be continuing the Lateral Replacement Grant Program (LRGP) effective July 6, 2010. Those State of California licensed contractors interested in being listed as a “CVSD Qualified Plumbing Contractor,” eligible to provide quotations to residents who are participating in the LRGP, please submit a written request to Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 no later than June 15, 2010.


Please be advised that qualified contractors are given such designation based on the following criteria:


1. Properly licensed (either C42 - Sanitation System or Class A - General Engineering Contractor) to work on sewer lines and work in the public roadway.

2. Have no outstanding matters or disputed work with the District (i.e., incorrect installations or incomplete work after permit expiration).

3. Have not presented misleading or confusing print media to the community or property owners about the LRGP.


Please be advised, contractors that do not meet the above criteria will be removed from the contractors list for a period of 12 months.


For additional information, please contact the Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley at (510) 537-0757.




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Earth Day 2010 Report: "Go Green. CV Clean!"




(4/28/10)


The weather was perfect on Saturday, April 24, 2010 for Castro Valley Sanitary District’s Earth Day Clean-Up.


Approximately 800 volunteers at a record 13 Castro Valley schools and 5 public sites participated in the 8th annual Earth Day Clean-Up. Volunteers cleared 55 cu. yds. of yard debris to be composted and abated 7 cu. yds. of litter from Castro Valley streets, parks, schools, and creeks. Volunteers enjoyed a free lunch at Lake Chabot, provided by Castro Valley Sanitary District and Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley. Other event sponsors included Castro Valley Adult School’s CVACE Program, Pete’s ACE Hardware, Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters, East Bay Regional Park District, Alameda County Public Works Agency, Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc., and Golfland.


Castro Valley Sanitary District thanks all its volunteers and sponsors for helping to keep Castro Valley beautiful!


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How is Castro Valley Celebrating Earth Day?




(4/21/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSD) is pleased to present “Go Green. CV Clean!” in honor of Earth Day 2010. A community clean-up will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, followed by a free sandwich lunch sponsored by CVSD and Supervisor Nate Miley at the shady Lake Chabot “Cove” site for all volunteers.


Volunteers are needed to Beautify and Clean-Up Castro Valley!

Register by April 14th at www.cvsan.org to beautify one of the following “Go Green. CV Clean!” 2010 clean-up sites:


a. West Castro Valley Gateway (meet at Golden Tee Golfland)

b. Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area

c. Lake Chabot Regional Park – Registration full as of 3/30/2010

d. Castro Valley Creek (meet at Castro Valley Library, park at CHP parking lot)

e. BART Parking Lot

f. Various Schools (contact your school to sign-up for their clean-up)


Make an afternoon of it!

Special sightseeing tours for volunteers aboard the Lake Chabot Queen tour boat will depart from the Marina at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. (25 seat capacity) at the discounted rate of $2.00 for adults and free of charge for children 12 and under. Plus, volunteers will enjoy free volleyball access, free horse-shoe throwing, and 50% off all non-motorized boat rentals, courtesy of Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters.


Please contact (510) 537-0757 or info@cvsan.org for more information.


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President's Day Holiday




(2/03/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of the President’s Day Holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies. For information regarding District services and programs, visit www.cvsan.org.


Waste Management of Alameda County services will not be observing February 15th as a Holiday. Therefore, recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will take place on their normal collection day and WMAC offices will be open on February 15th. Please call WMAC at (510) 537-5500 (residential) or (510) 613-8700 (commercial/business) with solid waste services questions.


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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday




(1/13/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2010 in observance of the holiday. Please call (510) 537-0757 with questions or for sewer emergencies.


Waste Management of Alameda County services will be on schedule the week of January 18th. Please call WMAC at (510) 537-5500 with solid waste services questions.


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Recycled Art Hits the Road




(1/10/10)


Winning art projects from Castro Valley Sanitary District’s 2009 Recycled Art Contest have hit the road and are now on display at the Castro Valley Library thru February 1, 2010.


In October 2009, 79 Castro Valley Sanitary District residents and students brought art made from salvaged materials to the District offices, located on Marshall Street, for the 13th Annual Recycled Art Contest. Art was judged based on creativity, and the usage of materials that would have otherwise been trash.


Take advantage of this unique opportunity to view recycled art made by Castro Valley Sanitary District residents and students! Admission is free and all are welcome.


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Community Group Outreach - Speakers Available




(1/06/10)


Castro Valley Sanitary District provides Community Group Outreach speakers with presentations such as, “How Do I Practice the 4Rs in Castro Valley?” Examples of topics include:

• Services under the new municipal solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc.

• Informative lessons on the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot)

• District waste reduction and recycling programs.


If your community group is interested in having a District speaker in 2010 for an upcoming meeting or event, please call (510) 537-0757 to request at application for a speaker. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.


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Recycled Art Ceremony Finale




(11/30/09)


Castro Valley Sanitary District’s Recycled Art Ceremony Finale was held on October 19th and celebrated 13 years of the Recycled Art Contest for CVSan residents and students.


The exhibition featured a display of Recycled Art Contest winners, Recycled Art Contest calendars, and 27 art projects. Approximately 45 artists, guests and Board members enjoyed the evening and perused the many styles and mediums of art produced by former winners.


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