Waste Management Archives • The Mendocino Voice

A green road sign marks the city limit of Point Arena, with population and elevation details, and a blue emergency call sign below it, set against a backdrop of dry grass and bare trees.

Environment & Natural Resources

Haz-Mobile returns to Arena Cove to dispose of household hazardous waste

by Savana Robinson August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

Safely dispose of batteries, paint, antifreeze, fluorescent lightbulbs, oil filters and more.

Utilities

Willits invites city residents to clear out clutter during ‘Dump Days’

by Mendo Voice Staff February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Free disposal event encourages neighbors to tidy yards, garages and spare rooms.

A collection of old, used paint cans—some rusted, some labeled—sits together in a large plastic-lined bin for disposal or recycling.

Utilities

Free hazardous waste drop-off offered Thursday and Friday in Mendocino

by Mendo Voice Staff December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Redwood Waste Solutions will collect pesticides, paints, batteries, medical waste, solvents and other hazardous materials at the Caspar Transfer Station.

Community

Mendocino County funds Round Valley Indian Tribes’ cleanup of illegal dumpsites

by Sydney Fishman January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Cleanup to start this spring but the community has already removed a lot of debris on its own

Environment & Natural Resources

California sues ExxonMobil over plastics pollution

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

In a first of its kind lawsuit, California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday accused ExxonMobil of a decades-long greenwashing strategy that falsely promises recycling will address the global plastics pollution crisis.