November 14, 2023 • 36 mins
The holidays are upon us and big meals, gift exchanges, and holiday gatherings can generate a lot more waste. Elk Grove’s Recycling & Waste Manager, Kimberly Taylor joins us for this episode of the Elk Grove Citycast to talk about ways to work through the waste and divert more of what we toss away from the landfill and into the recycling stream. Show hosts John and Kristyn also share details about annual holiday events, the opening of the Enhanced Winter Sanctuary, and how you can support local animals.
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Announcer (00:01):
Welcome to Elk Grove Citycast, the podcast about Elk
John Hull (00:17):
Hi, everybody. I'm John Hull. Welcome to the Elk
Kristyn Laurence (00:32):
Hi, John.
Happy November.
John Hull (00:34):
Happy November. And you know, we are recording this
(00:56):
here, hasn't it?
Kristyn Laurence (00:58):
It is. It was a great turnout. Want to thank
appreciative.
John Hull (01:18):
You know, I see up around Elk Grove Boulevard and
Kristyn Laurence (01:35):
Yeah, there's a program that was started back
(01:57):
a lot of banners that arehonoring Elk Grove veterans. And
(02:19):
and nominations are acceptedyear round. The banners are
recognize those veterans whohave have served in our
John Hull (03:01):
And one really nice thing that the city of Elk Grove
(03:26):
projects, new homes around thearea, you've actually come up
Kristyn Laurence (03:35):
Yes, this was a program that came through
that are named after policeofficers, firefighters, and
(04:14):
through and they start namingtheir streets, they have the
that's part of that program. AndI think you know there's a lot
John Hull (04:43):
So how do they nominate?
Kristyn Laurence (04:45):
Details are available on the city's website.
John Hull (05:02):
Excellent, excellent.
That's a wonderful program. AndWell, the holidays are upon us
(05:27):
in the coming weeks we'll beto help us work through this
(05:49):
mess is Kimberly Taylor, theAbsolutely.
Kimberly Taylor (06:03):
Absolutely. And thank you, John, for having me
neighborhoods, both residentialwaste Republic Services and then
(06:37):
recycling sustainability andtrying to work to make Elk Grove
John Hull (06:44):
Okay, so let's get right on the topic of the... I
recycle cart?
Kimberly Taylor (07:07):
The very short and very long answer is it's
coated on it. And so it's amixture of materials and so that
(07:42):
unfortunately, a lot of it istruly garbage. And there's an
when they're done with it.
John Hull (08:03):
I've seen that I've seen that wrap. Yeah, I've seen
thicker. It just it just seemslike it's a better wrap I guess.
Kimberly Taylor (08:34):
Really, anytime there's multiple materials that
need to pull the plastic off. Soif you can separate the
(09:08):
of like...clamshell is not quitethe right word, but any sort of
absolutely encourage residentsto hang on to and then make a
John Hull (09:42):
Yeah, because this is usually the time of the year
Kimberly Taylor (09:58):
it is 9255 Disposal Lane, ElkGrove.
John Hull (10:04):
Okay, so just south of East Stockton and Grant Line
Kimberly Taylor (10:11):
And Grant Line.
Exactly. And you mentionedor TV can often be repurposed
and reused. And so bringing
John Hull (10:37):
Okay, good. Good, because that's something I want
(10:57):
our waste containers. And Inoticed that the what used to be
Kimberly Taylor (11:06):
Yes.
John Hull (11:06):
Is that where the turkey carcass goes?
Kimberly Taylor (11:09):
You are absolutely right, John. A little
things like plants have a lot ofenergy in them. And so there's
(11:41):
that green bin, with your yardtrimmings with your green waste,
John Hull (11:59):
I know that restaurants now are required by
Kimberly Taylor (12:09):
Yes.
John Hull (12:09):
And so we need to think similarly when we're
Kimberly Taylor (12:20):
Absolutely. At my house, I have young kids. And
with their foot, they scrapetheir plates into the compost.
(12:51):
comes around, they put it out inthe green bin. There's a lot of
John Hull (12:59):
Okay. And by the way, no food containers in the Yes.
Kimberly Taylor (13:06):
Yes. If you would think about what what
cart because that's that's whatwe're trying to create is really
John Hull (13:28):
This is something that's all pretty new to us. If
indeed, in now, that's part ofcommon waste disposal, right?
Kimberly Taylor (13:56):
Absolutely. And it's change and change is hard.
reality, it's incrediblycomplicated. There's this entire
(14:29):
system. And so we at Elk Grove,one of the things that the city
recycling was started, it wasreally just like, you know,
John Hull (14:53):
What about Christmas trees, because there's always
out in Laguna Creek. Sothat's... where do we put our
Kimberly Taylor (15:17):
For residents in Elk Grove, it could not be
if you have a Christmas tree, anatural one, a wooden one, we're
(15:49):
the curb next to your greenwaste bin on your normal
bin. If it's over six feet, butunder six feet, just put it out
John Hull (16:09):
Okay, that's good to know. And I hope everybody does
(16:35):
landfill?
Kimberly Taylor (16:37):
Absolutely. And John, I'm so glad you asked that
not just thinking about where itgoes when I'm done with it,
(17:10):
transportation impacts. And sowhen we think about our stuff,
people to get creative and thinkabout gifts they can give that
(17:47):
locally as well. If you thinkabout every time you order
involved and reducing the amountof transportation things don't
(18:20):
using things that are durablethings that you use over and
reformed. And that style ofribbon is beautiful. It's very
(18:54):
reuse something and to have aneat family tradition.
John Hull (19:00):
Special waste collection, let's talk about
does what people how people canuse it.
Kimberly Taylor (19:21):
Absolutely.
Well, we call it the specialthrow them away. Things like
batteries, things like motorprograms. We have an area kind
(19:53):
of around the backside wherepretty unique. We have a very
unique program for E cigarettesfacility. It also has a Reuse
(20:29):
Room. From a waste reductionthe special waste collection
(20:51):
center and drop off maybe a loadwaste collection center, instead
of just processing it andReuse Room to actually utilize
(21:24):
them. And again, from a waste
John Hull (21:31):
Okay, a lot of leaves coming off our trees this time
Kimberly Taylor (21:48):
So in Elk Grove, one of the unique things
recycling bins. And so while itmay not make sense to have those
(22:21):
collect them progressively andget them out to the curb. One
make sure they're raking theleaves in the front yard,
John Hull (22:44):
And one more thing that we want to talk about is
Kimberly Taylor (22:52):
Well, if the material they have is actually
(23:13):
off. I think the situation thatpeople end up in more often is
pickups from Republic Servicesevery year. And this is an
(23:49):
of different things. Maybe youhave a toaster and an old chair
can be reused and recycled. Andabout 70% of the material get
(24:21):
schedule a bulky waste pickup,and let them do the work for
John Hull (24:31):
Our guest has been Kimberly Taylor, the city's
Kimberly Taylor (24:53):
Absolutely. The number one resource I recommend
have an item and you're not surewhat to do with it, you can just
(25:30):
months, the recycling and wastedivision includes information in
right in front of you that hasyour days for when your
John Hull (26:01):
And one more thing, it's kind of a pet peeve of the
not having to get out of theirtruck and pry them apart. And
Kimberly Taylor (26:24):
Absolutely.
They need space for that claw
John Hull (26:36):
Yeah. All right, Kimberly, this has been great.
Kimberly Taylor (26:41):
Thank you.
John Hull (26:48):
Time now for our rapid fire segment where I put
All right, as we've been talkingabout today, Kristyn, we're
Kristyn Laurence (27:21):
Yeah, we have quite a few annual holiday
morning. And that benefits theirnonprofit organization. There's
(28:04):
Town with the Old Town Elk GroveDickens Street Faire. And that's
(28:25):
there. As I understand, youknow, our annual tradition
(28:46):
Avenue so you can visit Old Townon November 25 and kick off the
(29:09):
accepting parade entries. So ifyou want to be in the parade,
(29:34):
That's on Saturday December 2.
And it takes place inthe parade and for the festival.
(29:56):
We have both and an indoor andcan happen in good weather. So,
please keep your fingers crossed
John Hull (30:28):
That's wonderful, great events, great events. Our
Kristyn Laurence (30:49):
winter sanctuary. It piggybacks off of
(31:15):
cold winter months. So it isoperating at 9260 Elk Grove
(31:38):
the facility through the monthof March for us. There are
(32:01):
meals at their Enhanced WinterSanctuary. And if you go to
John Hull (32:19):
Okay, thanks, Kristyn. Question, our final
this one topic because thisdepartment does a lot in animal
Kristyn Laurence (32:54):
They definitely could. In fact, we
(33:16):
shelter right now. They trulycare for them and they want to
(33:38):
really do need the help. We'relooking for community members
(34:02):
those fees might even be waived.
We've had a couple of campaignswant to come in and visit, it's
open Tuesday through Sunday fromlooking for those kinds of
(34:41):
opportunities, and they alsohelp out, you can contact our
(35:02):
volunteer coordinator Koreena
John Hull (35:11):
Okay, that's great, Kristyn. And if you have any
across town just a littlequicker and safer. Kristyn, for
Kristyn Laurence (35:38):
People can find the Elk Grove Citycast just
and she'll play an episode foryou. But if all else fails, feel
John Hull (36:08):
All right, great spinning this, this entire
Announcer (36:21):
Thank you for listening to the Elk Grove
latest news and events. Have anidea for a future episode? Send
Welcome to Elk Grove Citycast, the podcast about Elk
John Hull (00:17):
Hi, everybody. I'm John Hull. Welcome to the Elk
Kristyn Laurence (00:32):
Hi, John.
Happy November.
John Hull (00:34):
Happy November. And you know, we are recording this
(00:56):
here, hasn't it?
Kristyn Laurence (00:58):
It is. It was a great turnout. Want to thank
appreciative.
John Hull (01:18):
You know, I see up around Elk Grove Boulevard and
Kristyn Laurence (01:35):
Yeah, there's a program that was started back
(01:57):
a lot of banners that arehonoring Elk Grove veterans. And
(02:19):
and nominations are acceptedyear round. The banners are
recognize those veterans whohave have served in our
John Hull (03:01):
And one really nice thing that the city of Elk Grove
(03:26):
projects, new homes around thearea, you've actually come up
Kristyn Laurence (03:35):
Yes, this was a program that came through
that are named after policeofficers, firefighters, and
(04:14):
through and they start namingtheir streets, they have the
that's part of that program. AndI think you know there's a lot
John Hull (04:43):
So how do they nominate?
Kristyn Laurence (04:45):
Details are available on the city's website.
John Hull (05:02):
Excellent, excellent.
That's a wonderful program. AndWell, the holidays are upon us
(05:27):
in the coming weeks we'll beto help us work through this
(05:49):
mess is Kimberly Taylor, theAbsolutely.
Kimberly Taylor (06:03):
Absolutely. And thank you, John, for having me
neighborhoods, both residentialwaste Republic Services and then
(06:37):
recycling sustainability andtrying to work to make Elk Grove
John Hull (06:44):
Okay, so let's get right on the topic of the... I
recycle cart?
Kimberly Taylor (07:07):
The very short and very long answer is it's
coated on it. And so it's amixture of materials and so that
(07:42):
unfortunately, a lot of it istruly garbage. And there's an
when they're done with it.
John Hull (08:03):
I've seen that I've seen that wrap. Yeah, I've seen
thicker. It just it just seemslike it's a better wrap I guess.
Kimberly Taylor (08:34):
Really, anytime there's multiple materials that
need to pull the plastic off. Soif you can separate the
(09:08):
of like...clamshell is not quitethe right word, but any sort of
absolutely encourage residentsto hang on to and then make a
John Hull (09:42):
Yeah, because this is usually the time of the year
Kimberly Taylor (09:58):
it is 9255 Disposal Lane, ElkGrove.
John Hull (10:04):
Okay, so just south of East Stockton and Grant Line
Kimberly Taylor (10:11):
And Grant Line.
Exactly. And you mentionedor TV can often be repurposed
and reused. And so bringing
John Hull (10:37):
Okay, good. Good, because that's something I want
(10:57):
our waste containers. And Inoticed that the what used to be
Kimberly Taylor (11:06):
Yes.
John Hull (11:06):
Is that where the turkey carcass goes?
Kimberly Taylor (11:09):
You are absolutely right, John. A little
things like plants have a lot ofenergy in them. And so there's
(11:41):
that green bin, with your yardtrimmings with your green waste,
John Hull (11:59):
I know that restaurants now are required by
Kimberly Taylor (12:09):
Yes.
John Hull (12:09):
And so we need to think similarly when we're
Kimberly Taylor (12:20):
Absolutely. At my house, I have young kids. And
with their foot, they scrapetheir plates into the compost.
(12:51):
comes around, they put it out inthe green bin. There's a lot of
John Hull (12:59):
Okay. And by the way, no food containers in the Yes.
Kimberly Taylor (13:06):
Yes. If you would think about what what
cart because that's that's whatwe're trying to create is really
John Hull (13:28):
This is something that's all pretty new to us. If
indeed, in now, that's part ofcommon waste disposal, right?
Kimberly Taylor (13:56):
Absolutely. And it's change and change is hard.
reality, it's incrediblycomplicated. There's this entire
(14:29):
system. And so we at Elk Grove,one of the things that the city
recycling was started, it wasreally just like, you know,
John Hull (14:53):
What about Christmas trees, because there's always
out in Laguna Creek. Sothat's... where do we put our
Kimberly Taylor (15:17):
For residents in Elk Grove, it could not be
if you have a Christmas tree, anatural one, a wooden one, we're
(15:49):
the curb next to your greenwaste bin on your normal
bin. If it's over six feet, butunder six feet, just put it out
John Hull (16:09):
Okay, that's good to know. And I hope everybody does
(16:35):
landfill?
Kimberly Taylor (16:37):
Absolutely. And John, I'm so glad you asked that
not just thinking about where itgoes when I'm done with it,
(17:10):
transportation impacts. And sowhen we think about our stuff,
people to get creative and thinkabout gifts they can give that
(17:47):
locally as well. If you thinkabout every time you order
involved and reducing the amountof transportation things don't
(18:20):
using things that are durablethings that you use over and
reformed. And that style ofribbon is beautiful. It's very
(18:54):
reuse something and to have aneat family tradition.
John Hull (19:00):
Special waste collection, let's talk about
does what people how people canuse it.
Kimberly Taylor (19:21):
Absolutely.
Well, we call it the specialthrow them away. Things like
batteries, things like motorprograms. We have an area kind
(19:53):
of around the backside wherepretty unique. We have a very
unique program for E cigarettesfacility. It also has a Reuse
(20:29):
Room. From a waste reductionthe special waste collection
(20:51):
center and drop off maybe a loadwaste collection center, instead
of just processing it andReuse Room to actually utilize
(21:24):
them. And again, from a waste
John Hull (21:31):
Okay, a lot of leaves coming off our trees this time
Kimberly Taylor (21:48):
So in Elk Grove, one of the unique things
recycling bins. And so while itmay not make sense to have those
(22:21):
collect them progressively andget them out to the curb. One
make sure they're raking theleaves in the front yard,
John Hull (22:44):
And one more thing that we want to talk about is
Kimberly Taylor (22:52):
Well, if the material they have is actually
(23:13):
off. I think the situation thatpeople end up in more often is
pickups from Republic Servicesevery year. And this is an
(23:49):
of different things. Maybe youhave a toaster and an old chair
can be reused and recycled. Andabout 70% of the material get
(24:21):
schedule a bulky waste pickup,and let them do the work for
John Hull (24:31):
Our guest has been Kimberly Taylor, the city's
Kimberly Taylor (24:53):
Absolutely. The number one resource I recommend
have an item and you're not surewhat to do with it, you can just
(25:30):
months, the recycling and wastedivision includes information in
right in front of you that hasyour days for when your
John Hull (26:01):
And one more thing, it's kind of a pet peeve of the
not having to get out of theirtruck and pry them apart. And
Kimberly Taylor (26:24):
Absolutely.
They need space for that claw
John Hull (26:36):
Yeah. All right, Kimberly, this has been great.
Kimberly Taylor (26:41):
Thank you.
John Hull (26:48):
Time now for our rapid fire segment where I put
All right, as we've been talkingabout today, Kristyn, we're
Kristyn Laurence (27:21):
Yeah, we have quite a few annual holiday
morning. And that benefits theirnonprofit organization. There's
(28:04):
Town with the Old Town Elk GroveDickens Street Faire. And that's
(28:25):
there. As I understand, youknow, our annual tradition
(28:46):
Avenue so you can visit Old Townon November 25 and kick off the
(29:09):
accepting parade entries. So ifyou want to be in the parade,
(29:34):
That's on Saturday December 2.
And it takes place inthe parade and for the festival.
(29:56):
We have both and an indoor andcan happen in good weather. So,
please keep your fingers crossed
John Hull (30:28):
That's wonderful, great events, great events. Our
Kristyn Laurence (30:49):
winter sanctuary. It piggybacks off of
(31:15):
cold winter months. So it isoperating at 9260 Elk Grove
(31:38):
the facility through the monthof March for us. There are
(32:01):
meals at their Enhanced WinterSanctuary. And if you go to
John Hull (32:19):
Okay, thanks, Kristyn. Question, our final
this one topic because thisdepartment does a lot in animal
Kristyn Laurence (32:54):
They definitely could. In fact, we
(33:16):
shelter right now. They trulycare for them and they want to
(33:38):
really do need the help. We'relooking for community members
(34:02):
those fees might even be waived.
We've had a couple of campaignswant to come in and visit, it's
open Tuesday through Sunday fromlooking for those kinds of
(34:41):
opportunities, and they alsohelp out, you can contact our
(35:02):
volunteer coordinator Koreena
John Hull (35:11):
Okay, that's great, Kristyn. And if you have any
across town just a littlequicker and safer. Kristyn, for
Kristyn Laurence (35:38):
People can find the Elk Grove Citycast just
and she'll play an episode foryou. But if all else fails, feel
John Hull (36:08):
All right, great spinning this, this entire
Announcer (36:21):
Thank you for listening to the Elk Grove
latest news and events. Have anidea for a future episode? Send
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