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2026 Holiday Trash Collection Schedule for Ventura Residents
Review the 2026 E.J. Harrison holiday collection schedule for Ventura residents and service delays. Ventura residents should review the 2026 E.J. Harrison & Sons holiday collection schedule to know when trash, recycling and organics service will be delayed. For...
Mountain View Facility Highlights the Future of Food Waste Recycling
The Mountain View Organic Waste Processing Facility in Oxnard, continues to draw attention for its role in local Food Waste Recycling. Since its official grand opening in November of 2025, the facility has been recognized by local media and recycling industry...
Sort of OK is Not OK: Why Proper Trash Sorting Matters in Ventura County
Trash Sorting in Ventura County may not be the most exciting part of the day, but it is one of the most important things Ventura County residents can do to support recycling, reduce landfill waste and keep local collection systems working efficiently. At E.J. Harrison...
Join E.J. Harrison for Coastal Clean-up Day on September 19th
E.J. Harrison & Sons is once again looking forward to California Coastal Cleanup Day, taking place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. This annual event brings together volunteers across the state to help clean beaches, shorelines, rivers, lakes and watersheds. For E.J....
California’s New Bag Law: What Ventura Residents Should Know
A new California bag law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, changing the types of bags stores can provide at checkout. Senate Bill 1053 restricts point-of-sale carryout bags and is intended to reduce plastic bag waste. California had already banned single-use plastic...
Trash Collection Schedule Remains Unchanged for Independence Day in Ventura County
Trash, Recycling and Organics Collection Will Continue on Regular Schedule Harrison Industries will maintain its regular trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection schedule in Ventura County during the week of Independence Day, June 28 to July 4, 2026....
Labor Day 2026 Trash Collection Schedule for Ventura County
E.J. Harrison & Sons and Santa Clara Valley Disposal customers should plan for a one-day delay in residential trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection during Labor Day week. Employees will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. As a result,...
Your Food Waste’s Journey: What Happens After Collection
Food Waste Recycling is a Team Effort That includes E.J. Harrison truck drivers, Gold Coast Recycling sorting in Ventura, Agromin and the Mountain View Organic Waste Processing Facility in Oxnard developing end products for sustainable use in farms and gardens. When...
Trash Collection Schedule to Remain Unchanged for Juneteenth
Harrison Industries will maintain its regular trash, recycling, and yard/organics waste collection schedule in Ventura County during the week of Juneteenth, June 14–20. The Juneteenth holiday falls on Friday, June 19. There will be no delay to residential collection...