Use Your Bulky Waste Voucher!

It’s time to use your Bulky Waste Voucher to dispose of one truck load of old and beyond repair appliances, mattresses, furniture, electronics, and other items at the Yolo County Landfill for free! Bring the voucher that was mailed to you and proof of residency to the Yolo County Landfill during their normal operating hours until April 30th. For more information visit WoodlandRecycles.com.

While you’re at the landfill, don’t forget to take advantage of the free compost through April 30th and donate any household items, furniture, etc. in good condition to the Big Blue Barn Thrift Store!

Celebrating Earth Day at the Big Blue Barn!

Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 22 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Big Blue Barn at the Yolo County Landfill for an afternoon of thrifting, children’s activities, recycled paint demos, and environmental information! Stop by and say “Hello!” as you’re on your way to discover your next upcycling project. Click here for more information about the Big Blue Barn.

Follow EnviroWoodland on Instagram and Facebook for the latest environmental tips, updates on upcoming events and available resources in Woodland!

Buzzing About the Honey Festival and Bike Ride

We’re excited to announce we will be returning to the Honey Festival in Woodland on May 6th from 10 am – 5 pm to share environmental resources and information with our residents about waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, and energy efficiency. This will also be one of, if not the last, opportunity to pick up a food scrap pail if you have not received one yet.

With the success of last year, we look forward to welcoming regional cyclists to participate in the second annual bike ride of the California Honey Festival! Join the Blue Note Brewing’s cycling team, the Cycle Paths, at 9:15 am on May 6th for the ride. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Save the Date! Our Water-Wise Landscape Tour is on May 20.

We’re excited to welcome back the annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour in person again this year. 

Place: City Hall - 300 First St.

Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am Pollinator Presentation

          8:30 am - 12:00 pm Plant Sale & Self Guided Tour

Meet us at City Hall at 8:00 am to view a presentation on the importance of pollinators in a water-wise garden. Afterwards pick up some water-wise plants sold by Woodland High School, and explore beautiful, low-water landscapes on a self-guided tour in the surrounding neighborhood until 12 pm.

For more information, teasers of the landscapes, and more, visit waterwisewoodland.weebly.com!

Time to Spruce-Up Your Sprinklers 

Spring is just around the corner which means outdoor water use is going to be on the rise. This is the perfect time to walk around your yard to see if there are any changes that need to be made. 

• Inspect for breaks and leaks. Missing or broken sprinkler heads can be hard to find because most irrigation systems run overnight or early in the morning.
• Connect sprinklers, pipes, and valves. Leaks can occur at the joints between sprinklers and the piping. Leaking joints can also be a sign of too much water pressure or particles in the water.  
• Direct sprinklers for best water coverage. Any sprinklers that are spraying onto driveways, sidewalks, or walls should be adjusted towards the landscape. 
• Select a smart weather-based irrigation controller (WBIC). A WBIC uses local weather data or monitors the level of moisture in the soil to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule.

Remember to look around your landscape for any potential issues to avoid water waste. For a sprinkler checklist to get you started, click here.