Sign for Public Works Week at the Hall of Administration.

Eco-tip: Public Works Week showcases Ventura County’s environmental work

VC Star May 25th, 2025 By David Goldstein Public Works Week, was May 18-24, and the American Public Works Association’s 2025 theme was “People, Purpose, Presence.” These cornerstone ideals explain the value and relevance of many public works programs, including programs that benefit our environment.On May 20, dozens of county workers led interactive activities and…

Eco-tip: Where to get compost and mulch in Ventura County

VC Star By David Goldstein March 22nd Ojai Valley Organics opened earlier this month and C&M Topsoils, another mulch-and-compost-making business, will open soon near Simi Valley. Meanwhile, Peach Hill Soils near Moorpark and Agromin, with locations near Oxnard, Simi Valley and Santa Paula, continue to make mulch and compost every day from the discards of…

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Eco-tip: Carpet recycling capacity triples in Ventura County

VC Star By David Goldstein March 1st With two simultaneous grand openings Monday on opposite sides of Ventura County, local carpet recycling capacity will triple. The Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, with a public event Monday afternoon, and Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station in Ventura, with a private event in the morning, will…

Eco-tip: Mailing back dead smoke alarms? Turns out it’s hard to do

VC Star By David Goldstein February 15, 2025 Push the button and bear the piercing sound at least twice per year, advise experts who stress the importance of testing smoke alarms. Most people probably agree, but actually doing it is the hard part. Similarly, when smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries chirp incessantly, flipping the disabling…