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Solana Homes: Creating a Sustainable Community

Recycle, Reuse, Renew

[INSERT SECTION BREAK]Solana Builds Recycling Pavilion

We’re happy to announce that the Solana Homes community will include a recycling pavilion offering state-of-the art collection facilities, with bi-weekly pickups. The pavilion is designed to make recycling easy in all kinds of weather. The Solana architects were motivated by numerous studies demonstrating that community support and accessible facilities greatly increase the number of families committed to recycling.

Recycling bins will also be installed throughout the grounds, and residents can schedule curbside pickups at no extra cost. Solana Homes has contracted with Mason Waste Disposal and Recycling to handle trash and recycling pickups. Company owner Ella Fortman has been recognized numerous times as an innovator in co-mingling reuse and recycling.

Hazardous Waste Collection

Many household hazardous wastes can be recycled cleanly and effectively by recycling professionals. Aren’t sure what’s considered hazardous waste? The labels of most products will provide helpful clues. Look for the following words: caution, danger, toxic, pesticide, keep away from children, flammable, and warning. Acceptable materials include antifreeze, brake fluid, kerosene, oil-based paint, furniture polish, pesticides, herbicides, household batteries, pool chemicals, and fertilizers.

Hazardous waste collection will be handled by the city Sanitation Department, which has a robust hazardous waste treatment program. Sanitation workers will retrieve the items from the curb next to your trash bins on your usual trash pickup day.

[INSERT SECTION BREAK]Winners of the Solana Green Award

[INSERT SECTION BREAK]Casey Ann Ramirez-Bosco

Michael Paul Berners

Becky Cade

Elina Compere

Jose Carmela

Layla Carrington

Bruce Butler

Roger Kent Erickson

Henry Douglas

Tomas Carrico

Clarita Carrico

Kelly Dowell

Seamus Dante Dolan

Clarissa Fey-Esperanza

Haiyan Jiang

Tory Jeschke

Jacques Lambeau

Tia Morello-Jimenez

Mario Ruffolo

Eileen Jasper-Schwartz

Helena Pentakota Smith

Sigrid Del Rio

Harriet Schaefer

Jonas Jones

Sandra Jane Carmel

Christina Chamberlain

Boris Andre Nesaule