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April 27, 2008

Using electric lawn equipment is better

Q. Does using electronic lawn equipment instead of gasoline-powered equipment help keep Victoria’s air cleaner and healthier?A. Yes, electric lawn equipment is “friendly” to air quality. Electric lawn equipment does not use fuels that emit the chemicals that cause ground level ozone pollution in Victoria. Victoria’s ground level ozone affects the respiratory health of many residents. Gasoline-powered lawn equipment produces about 5 percent of our local air pollution. more >>


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April 13, 2008

Different types of waste have separate collection days

Q: You mentioned Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and E-Waste Day in recent columns. What is the difference between the two events? A: That is a very good question and the two events can be a little confusing. The biggest difference is that Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day was established as a way for residents to get rid of hazardous chemicals around the home. E-Waste Day on the other hand, is targeted at businesses who have old electronic equipment to get rid of including computers, cell phones, monitors, printers, faxes and televisions under 36 inches. more >>