tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62811263237723644602024-03-13T03:09:52.099-07:00The Tenth Annual Bureau of Sanitation Open HousesCity of Los Angeles Department of Public WorksMr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-39429583416979892362012-04-28T12:40:00.003-07:002012-04-28T12:40:51.656-07:00Cleaning the Garage and Yard of Used Tires<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Visitors dropped off used tires cluttering their garages and yards for free at the East Valley Open House in Sun Valley. Sanitation's collection of used tires from city residents is offered at each of the six citywide Open House events.Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-68560165492362027072012-04-28T12:32:00.000-07:002012-04-28T12:33:29.513-07:00Learning about Mulch and Compost is Awesome!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Young children and cub scouts from around Sun Valley attend the East Valley Open House to learn about Sanitation's green bin recycling program. Mulch and compost made from material collected by the city's residential curbside collection of green bins help teach visitors about the benefits of green recycling and growing new plants to start the cycle over again and again.Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-22236426745642583922012-04-28T12:19:00.003-07:002012-04-28T12:19:52.564-07:00Front Loader Truck Scrapes the Sky at the East Valley Open House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Getting a chance to honk the horns and move the automated arms that grab the black, blue and green bins makes for an awesome time at the East Valley District Yard Open House in Sun Valley. The East Valley Sanitation Open House kicks off the series of six citywide events.Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-29039846460783529432012-04-06T08:41:00.003-07:002012-04-06T08:54:01.123-07:00Million Trees L.A. Bring Tree Adoptions to the Sanitation Open Houses!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Gi6fJQQUFc/T38QfqNtPgI/AAAAAAAAAPw/rzyw1GpmH9k/s1600/IMG_9835.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728315387132329474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Gi6fJQQUFc/T38QfqNtPgI/AAAAAAAAAPw/rzyw1GpmH9k/s400/IMG_9835.JPG" /></a> Million Trees L.A. will have available 200 (5-gallon) trees for adoption at each of Sanitation's "Discover Recycling" Open Houses.<br /><br />If you live or own property within the City of Los Angeles, you can adopt a free tree to plant on your private property. Trees are available in a limited quantity and will be disbursed on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.<br /><br />Recipients of a tree must live or own property in the City of Los Angeles. Identification will be required to verify the recipients address. Limit one tree per property address.<br /><br />For more information about Million Trees L.A., visit <a href="http://www.milliontreesla.org/">www.milliontreesla.org</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bvx-oTJZWJI/T38PquiXsAI/AAAAAAAAAPk/3fuxvQdQsrg/s1600/IMG_9835.JPG"></a>Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-18024419096551998482012-04-03T09:05:00.003-07:002012-04-03T09:13:16.532-07:00Bring Your Old Tires!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vxfVKXjCRsk/T3sgyA7mb8I/AAAAAAAAAPY/VwBlFsDb5gc/s1600/IMG_0129.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727207394747248578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vxfVKXjCRsk/T3sgyA7mb8I/AAAAAAAAAPY/VwBlFsDb5gc/s400/IMG_0129.JPG" /></a><br />Used tire collections will be held in conjunction with the 2012 Open Houses. Funded by a CalRecycle grant generated from the tire fee on each new tire sold in California, the grant enhances the city’s ongoing collection program that allows city residents to recycle up to four tires per year free at any of the six district yards. For more information, visit <a href="http://san.lacity.org/pdf/2012/2012Mar15SWIRPflierTireRecyclingEvent.pdf">http://san.lacity.org/pdf/2012/2012Mar15SWIRPflierTireRecyclingEvent.pdf</a>.Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-67408222926557987462011-11-04T09:18:00.001-07:002011-11-04T11:19:51.204-07:00SAVE THE DATES for 2012!Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Bureau of Sanitation 2012 "Discover Recycling" Open Houses!<br /><br />Families, children and residents of all ages get a chance to meet Sanitation collection truck drivers and staff, enjoy truck demonstrations and facility tours as well as receive information about recycling and a host of Sanitation services.<br /><br />The 2012 dates, locations and new times are:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span><br />East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span><br />West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span><br />North Central District Yard, 452 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span><br />South Los Angeles District Yard at The Expo Center, 3990 Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037<br />(NE corner of Martin Luther King Blvd & Vermont Ave.)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span><br />Harbor District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span><br />West Los Angeles District Yard, 2027 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-20289333349323868582010-06-28T12:27:00.000-07:002010-06-28T13:11:31.095-07:00Record Attendance with more than 3,000 at the West LA Open House!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCkBPGEBN7I/AAAAAAAAAN8/v_SZvZbJSyI/s1600/IMG_0021+PS.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487918979764795314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCkBPGEBN7I/AAAAAAAAAN8/v_SZvZbJSyI/s400/IMG_0021+PS.JPG" border="0" /></a>An incredible turnout for reducing, reusing and recycling in the City of Los Angeles!<br /><br />Families with children and residents visited Sanitation's West Los Angeles District Yard by the hundreds for the chance to meet with truck operators and learn how the city collects and removes its trash, recyclables <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCj-_ptnHhI/AAAAAAAAANs/TqXluga-R98/s1600/IMG_0324+PS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487916515433324050" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCj-_ptnHhI/AAAAAAAAANs/TqXluga-R98/s320/IMG_0324+PS.jpg" border="0" /></a>and yard trimmings.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCkAOY3H50I/AAAAAAAAAN0/J97fL-mqr7Y/s1600/IMG_0379+PS.jpg"></a>A favorite among parents and children, Mr. Recycle gave high fives for recycling and received lots of attention and appreciation!Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-29473744765195152252010-06-22T10:31:00.000-07:002010-06-23T08:28:39.455-07:00Ahoy! San Pedro Area Recyclers Blazed a Glorious Path to Reducing, Reusing and Recycling!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485672134039051746" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEFvdeoHeI/AAAAAAAAAM0/HnlkdfWEPbI/s320/Harbor+Blue+Bin+Display+IMG_9868.JPG" border="0" />The Blue Recycling Bin display reminds residents they can recycle a treasure trove of clean Glass, Paper & Cardboard, Metals, and Styrofoam® & other expanded Polystyrene.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEEZQkK53I/AAAAAAAAAMM/sjTGSyzdCYQ/s1600/Harbor+SRCRD+Booth+IMG_9823.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485670653103892338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEEZQkK53I/AAAAAAAAAMM/sjTGSyzdCYQ/s320/Harbor+SRCRD+Booth+IMG_9823.JPG" border="0" /></a>City staff give back with volunteer time to the community to share information about the services available through the Bureau of Sanitation. </div><div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEF93hyR2I/AAAAAAAAAM8/tqzBFhmN-LU/s1600/Harbor+Bulky+Item+Display+IMG_9803.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485672381549791074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEF93hyR2I/AAAAAAAAAM8/tqzBFhmN-LU/s200/Harbor+Bulky+Item+Display+IMG_9803.JPG" border="0" /></a>Many residents were glad to learn that the Bulky Item Collection Program offers residents free curbside pickup of such items as mattresses, sofas, chairs, and other furniture! Residents were also exicted to learn that e-waste like large televisions and monitors as well as white goods like refrigerators, water heaters, washers and dryers can be picked up also! How great is that!<br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEGfyCQRuI/AAAAAAAAANM/hOqqbUO2SMA/s1600/Harbor+SRPCD+Booth+IMG_9876.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485672964190914274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TCEGfyCQRuI/AAAAAAAAANM/hOqqbUO2SMA/s200/Harbor+SRPCD+Booth+IMG_9876.JPG" border="0" /></a>City volunteers teach a sense of personal responsibility through hands-on learning and illustrate the chasing arrows of recycling through the giveaway of mulch and small plants. Residents learn that the Green Bin collection of yard trimmings are used to produce mulch and compost, which then is used to grow new plants, help maintain soil moisture and conserve water. Recycling is that awesome!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-3818557694512893362010-06-09T08:10:00.000-07:002010-06-09T09:43:45.928-07:00Full Throttle Recycling at the South L.A. Open House with Rob Dyrdek!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA_A2V7iveI/AAAAAAAAAKE/1IjNVLBvr08/s1600/Rob+Dyrdek+%26+Enrique+Zaldivar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480811311365537250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA_A2V7iveI/AAAAAAAAAKE/1IjNVLBvr08/s320/Rob+Dyrdek+%26+Enrique+Zaldivar.jpg" border="0" /></a>Board of Public Works President Cynthia M. Ruiz, Sanitation Director Enrique C. Zaldivar and South L.A. District Yard Superintendent Jonathan Polk toured the trucks and spoke about the city's recycling programs with Rob Dyrdek.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA-yWVYG5VI/AAAAAAAAAJM/VZWjTkXDgpc/s1600/IMG_9841+PS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480795368298308946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA-yWVYG5VI/AAAAAAAAAJM/VZWjTkXDgpc/s320/IMG_9841+PS.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Families learned about various tree species and the opportunity to adopt trees for their homes as part of the Million Trees LA Initiative. Visitors also learned how trees provide shade and save energy costs, clean the air and help reduce greenhouse gases, and add beauty to property and city neighborhoods.<br /><br /><div><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA--Zc-B47I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/1-d6BAv1wQk/s1600/IMG_9845+PS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480808616015553458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA--Zc-B47I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/1-d6BAv1wQk/s320/IMG_9845+PS.jpg" border="0" /></a> Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Acting Division Manager Karen Coca and Senior Environmental Engineer John Moore speak with visitors about the city's recycling programs and the goal to achieve a 70-percent diversion rate by the year 2013. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA-_xB-XNuI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/Lzos69OCdNg/s1600/IMG_9853+PS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480810120597681890" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA-_xB-XNuI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/Lzos69OCdNg/s320/IMG_9853+PS.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) Control Program provided information and household containers to help reduce sanitary sewer overflows caused by blockages resulting from fats, oils and grease accumulation in sewer lines. Visitors were interested to learn about the affects of FOG and happy to learn how to reduce blockages.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA-3CmVRULI/AAAAAAAAAJs/EGR5Z5we-Ho/s1600/IMG_9862+PS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480800526810566834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/TA-3CmVRULI/AAAAAAAAAJs/EGR5Z5we-Ho/s320/IMG_9862+PS.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Mulch Giveaway Program, which recycles residential yard and tree trimmings, produces mulch and compost for residents to use in their gardens and landscapes. Open House visitors had the opportunity to learn about the city's green bin recycling program, pot a plant and take home mulch.</p></div>Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-89789046177984594962010-05-26T15:19:00.001-07:002010-05-26T16:07:42.302-07:00Recycling for Life in Cypress Park!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2kLWZpP5I/AAAAAAAAAIE/eHsCBl-s1AI/s1600/Vactor+Truck.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475713236851048338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2kLWZpP5I/AAAAAAAAAIE/eHsCBl-s1AI/s320/Vactor+Truck.jpg" border="0" /></a>Vactor trucks clean storm drains and sewers with its vacuum powered nozzle. It sucks up trash and debris with enough power to lift a bowling ball!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2ovnvpq4I/AAAAAAAAAI0/3xIXSYl9yB0/s1600/Loader.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475718258028555138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2ovnvpq4I/AAAAAAAAAI0/3xIXSYl9yB0/s320/Loader.jpg" border="0" /></a> Trash trucks can grab the blue recycling bin with automatic arms and lifts the bin high in the air to slide the recycleable into the hopper of truck. The truck rocks and rolls every time it lifts another bin! Way too cool!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2i4uWtFlI/AAAAAAAAAH0/aL49xtsUnIs/s1600/tom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475711817352025682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 231px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2i4uWtFlI/AAAAAAAAAH0/aL49xtsUnIs/s320/tom.jpg" border="0" /></a>Each visitor is given a vegetable plant and bags of mulch and compost, from the city's green waste program, to start their own vegetable garden. The plants are given away until the supply is gone!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2k2XEtbkI/AAAAAAAAAIU/GQXCMV51pcg/s1600/mul.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475713975766052418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_2k2XEtbkI/AAAAAAAAAIU/GQXCMV51pcg/s320/mul.jpg" border="0" /></a>Bureau of Sanitation staff emphasize to Open House visitors the value of mulch, compost and home vegetable gardens have on protecting the environment. Besides its value, home vegetable gardens reduce pollution and help to protect the legacy of a healthy earth for future generations.Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-87895018389372220652010-05-17T12:51:00.001-07:002010-05-17T13:06:47.475-07:00Recycling Rocks in Northridge!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_Ge5CN4mQI/AAAAAAAAAHE/i3hdICXCTm4/s1600/Tires.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472329724916701442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_Ge5CN4mQI/AAAAAAAAAHE/i3hdICXCTm4/s320/Tires.JPG" border="0" /></a>For the first time, residents bring used tires to the Open Houses to have them recycled!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_Gej50y6sI/AAAAAAAAAG8/oJWVg25LYrM/s1600/Kids+in+Truck.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472329361886735042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_Gej50y6sI/AAAAAAAAAG8/oJWVg25LYrM/s320/Kids+in+Truck.JPG" border="0" /></a> Kids LOVE to learn about trash trucks and the work of collection operators.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_GejRVqkAI/AAAAAAAAAG0/MTBzLkguZv0/s1600/Game+Booth.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472329351018745858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_GejRVqkAI/AAAAAAAAAG0/MTBzLkguZv0/s320/Game+Booth.JPG" border="0" /></a> Recycling education is awesome!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_Gei6Wgs5I/AAAAAAAAAGs/mgJ2CXixZBM/s1600/Tomato+Plant.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472329344848278418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S_Gei6Wgs5I/AAAAAAAAAGs/mgJ2CXixZBM/s320/Tomato+Plant.JPG" border="0" /></a> Tomato plants and mulch, from the city's green bins and yard trimmings collection program, teaches a broader perspective on recycling.<br /><div></div></div></div></div>Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281126323772364460.post-85646346287938879362010-05-06T13:45:00.000-07:002010-05-12T08:54:44.371-07:00LA Recycles Together in Sun Valley!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr8ZT39hI/AAAAAAAAAGc/bDk14pwyrew/s1600/Mr+Recycle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468262689144305170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr8ZT39hI/AAAAAAAAAGc/bDk14pwyrew/s400/Mr+Recycle.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kids of all ages get high fives for recycling!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr70M0BrI/AAAAAAAAAGU/anIANop68s0/s1600/Kids+at+Poster.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468262679182575282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr70M0BrI/AAAAAAAAAGU/anIANop68s0/s400/Kids+at+Poster.jpg" border="0" /></a> Seeing how incredible Sanitation's equipment is at Lopez Canyon.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr7HKfzdI/AAAAAAAAAGM/ZcK4T9SSeCU/s1600/Truck.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468262667093265874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr7HKfzdI/AAAAAAAAAGM/ZcK4T9SSeCU/s400/Truck.jpg" border="0" /></a>Visitors can't get enough of Sanitation's amazing operators and trucks!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr6gQfKuI/AAAAAAAAAGE/IYFWjKdV6Wo/s1600/Resource+Area.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468262656649407202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MLh22NnIUOg/S-Mr6gQfKuI/AAAAAAAAAGE/IYFWjKdV6Wo/s400/Resource+Area.jpg" border="0" /></a> Residents from around the East San Fernando Valley touring the facility and learning about recycling at Sanitation's Open House in Sun Valley.</div></div></div>Mr. Recycle and Robo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842368487104806252noreply@blogger.com0