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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Memorial Day Trash Pickup Delayed One Day
Refuse Collection Delayed One Day for Memorial Day Week In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, employees of EJ Harrison & Sons will be taking the day off on Monday, May 25. As a result, residential trash, recycling, and organics collection services will occur...
Full Steam Ahead: How the Mountain View Facility Is Expanding Food Waste Recycling in Ventura
Expanded regional food waste recycling is now operational for Ventura commercial customers. A major step forward in Ventura County’s food waste recycling system is now fully operational. Just months after opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Mountain View...
Presidents Day Trash Collection Schedule Remains Unchanged | Ventura County
Regular Service During Presidents Day Week Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed each February to honor the leadership legacy of U.S. presidents, beginning with George Washington. While some offices and businesses close in observance of the holiday, essential...