Let No Waste go to Waste
As part of our commitment to recycling and reusing our resources , we send our wastewater to a local partner of ours , the Encina Wastewater Authority . Through an advanced process , they turn nutrient rich human waste into a fertilizer called PureGreen .
Many local golf courses and orchards use PureGreen as a natural alternative to chemical and organic fertilizers . To help ensure the integrity of this product , they have a pretreatment program in place that monitors the waste streams to ensure safety , however , we still need your help !
Only Flush the 3P ’ s ( Pee , Poop , and [ toilet ] Paper )!
Here ’ s what to do with the rest :
Chemicals , Solvents , and Paint
Local drop-offs are listed at www . lwwd . org under Community Info - Disposing Oils , Chemicals , and Medications .
Fats Oils and Grease ( FOG )
Pour hot grease into an empty metal can to cool and harden , then toss into your trash .
Wastewater pipe filled with FOG from residential and commecrial buildings .
Plastics
Latex gloves and food packages , applicators , Q-Tips , and other plastics and latex go in the trash or recycling bin .
Rubber gloves found in the sewer pipes in Encinitas .
Construction Waste
Goes with the contractor inside their dumpster , slurry dewatering unit , or a dump truck .
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