E.J. Harrison & Sons Blog
Company and industry news plus tips on living more green
Halloween Reminder: Pumpkins are Food Waste!
When October rolls around, We sure do love our pumpkins! And I’m no different! Whether we’re carving them up for Halloween or putting them on display to honor Autumn, most of us make an annual trip to the store or local pumpkin patch to pick up a few. But we also know...
Reducing Methane Is Everyone’s Business
A worldwide heat wave in June set off alarms for climate watchers around the globe and produced a collection of frightening headlines. Among them: “Billions of people just felt the deadly intensity of climate-fueled heat waves” – Washington Post, June 22, 2024 “Well...
California Adds Wine and Liquor Bottles to Redemption Program
The new year brought a major change to the recycling of wine and liquor bottles and containers in California. On Jan.1, wine and distilled spirits were added to the California Redemption Value (CRV) program. The change was authorized by state Senate Bill 1013, signed...
Trash Collection Schedule Unchanged for Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
Harrison Industries will maintain its regular trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection schedule in Ventura County for Indigenous Peoples Day. The holiday falls on Monday, Oct. 14 this year and is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October. Remember...
Refuse Collection Delayed One Day for Labor Day 2024
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, employees of Harrison Industries will be taking the day off on Monday, Sept. 2. As a result, Harrison will collect trash, recycling and yard/organics waste one day later than usual during the week of Sept. 1-7. The regular...
Independence Day holiday delays trash pickup for Thursday and Friday customers
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, employees of Harrison Industries will be taking the day off on Thursday, July 4. As a result, Harrison will collect trash, recycling and yard/organic waste one day later than usual for all Thursday and Friday customers...
Join the Ventura Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21st, 2024: Make a Difference for Our Shores!
This year marks the 40th anniversary of California Coastal Cleanup Day. Harrison Industries hopes you’ll celebrate by joining the annual cleanup of our beaches, creeks, watersheds and ocean on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. Nearly every body of water in...
It’s Easy To Recycle Your Food Waste
Breaking old habits can be hard. But when it comes to recycling food waste, Harrison Industries is committed to making it easier for everyone to change their trash habits. If you haven’t started recycling your food waste, it’s time to start. Not only will you be...
Trash Collection Schedule to Remain Unchanged for Juneteenth
Harrison Industries will maintain its regular trash, recycling and yard/organic waste collection schedule in Ventura County during the week of Juneteenth, June 16-22. The holiday this year is on Wednesday, June 19. Remember that Harrison’s residential customers can...