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Quick Reference Phone NumbersAir Quality & PollutionBeaches & the BayGreen BuildingEnergy EfficiencyFarmers’ MarketsHousehold ProductsParks & Open SpaceTransportationTrash, Recycling & Hazardous WasteTrees & GardeningWater Quality & EfficiencyGet InvolvedEnvironmental OrganizationsOther Environmentally Responsible Products & Services
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Quick Reference Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EmergenciesandReportingViolations CityofSantaMonicaServices Regional,StateandFederalAgencies
Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 OutdoorAirQuality IndoorAirQuality Resources
Beaches & the Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SantaMonicaBeaches BeachesThroughouttheBay OceanWaterQuality OceanConservationOrganizations
Green Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 GreenBuildingResources Retail SalvagedBuildingMaterials AsbestosandLead MercuryandMold IndoorAirQuality–Resources UrbanRunoff–StormWaterManagement
Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 EnergyEfficientAppliances EnergyEfficientLighting InsulationandWeatherization Resources
Farmers’ Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MarketHoursandLocations MarketPrograms
Household Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ProperDisposal PestManagement CleaningProducts
Parks & Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 GeneralInformation ParkLocations RegionalParks
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 PublicTransit CleanAirVehicles Ridesharing Bicycling
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Trash, Recycling & Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ServicesforSantaMonicaResidentsandBusinesses RecyclingatCurbsideandDropoff HouseholdHazardousWasteDisposal CityofSantaMonicaUsedOilRecyclingLocations Composting
Trees & Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 CityTrees PrivatePropertyTrees PropertyDevelopmentProjects IllegalTreeTrimming Tree-DamagedSidewalks OtherHelpfulNumbers Water-WiseGardening CommunityGardens
Water Quality & Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 DrinkingWaterQuality Efficiency WaterEfficientFixturesandAppliances WaterConservationOrdinance RetrofitUponSaleOrdinance Water-WiseGardening Resources
Get Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 SustainableWorks CenterforEnvironmentalStudies SustainableCityPlan SantaMonicaChamberofCommerce GreenBusinessCertification SustainableQualityAwards(SQA) SchoolGardensProgram EarthSharePayrollDeductions
Local & National Environmental Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Other Environmentally Responsible Products & Services . . . . . . . . . . . 61 PaperProductsandOfficeSupplies
ClothesCleaners Grocers Cosmetics Re-refinedOil Resources
Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
For more information visit sustainablesm.org
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WelcometotheCity of Santa Monica’s Environmental Directory,your
guidetoenvironmentalresourcesandservicesofferedbythecityand
yourlocalcommunity.Thisdirectoryprovidesinformationonavariety
ofenvironmentaltopics,fromrecyclingpick-uptoadviceon“green”
products.Wehopeyoufindthisinformationtobeuseful!
Thedirectorywillbeupdatedinthefutureasnewandhelpfulinforma-
tionbecomesavailable.Ifyoufindmistakesorhavesomethingtoadd,
pleasecontacttheOffice of Sustainability and the Environment
at(310)[email protected].
Thebusinessesandorganizationsidentifiedinthisdirectoryarelisted
becausetheyprovideproductsandservicesconsistentwiththecity’s
Sustainable City and Environmentally Preferable Procurement policies.
However,notallproductsandservicesconsistentwithSantaMonica
policiesarelisted.TheCityofSantaMonicadoesnotendorseanyofthe
productsorbusinesseslistedinthisdirectory;allinformationissimply
foryourreference.
Note to businesses:Thisisnotaregulatorycompliancedocument.For
questionsconcerningbusinessenvironmentalcompliance,pleasecontact
the Office of Sustainability and the Environmentat(310)458-2213.
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”Saving the planet has never been an issue of money, but rather a matter of resourcefulness and motivation of individuals.“ Spencer Beebe
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Quick Reference Phone NumbersEmergencies and Reporting Violations
Emergency OnlyFire, Police, Paramedics, Highway Patrol:...............................................911
Other Important NumbersSanta Monica Police (non-emergency):................................. (310)395-9931
Santa Monica Fire:.................................................................(310)458-8651
Poison Control Center:..........................................................(800)876-4766
Sewer Problems, Broken Pipes
Duringbusinesshours.....................................................(310)458-8531
Afterhoursandonweekends..........................................(310)826-6712
Animal Control
Duringbusinesshours.................................................... (310)458-8594
AfterhourscallthePoliceDepartment........................... (310)458-8491
Pollution Prevention Hotline: (310)458-8945
Reportenvironmentalviolations:
Dial 1forChemicalRelease/AbandonedChemicals
Dial 2forIllegalWashdowns
Dial 3forBlockedStormdrains
Dial 4forConstructionProjectDebris
Dial 5forWaterWasting
Dial 6forAbandonedTrash
Dial 7forBrokenWaterMain
Dial 8forMechanicalLeafBlowers
The Hotline also provides specific information on the above topics.
City Hall On-Call: (310)458-8999 – 24-hourautomatedinformation
City of Santa Monica Services Beaches
Maintenance..................................................................... (310)395-9778
RulesandRegulations..................................................... (310)458-8974
CityInformation(General)......................................................(310)393-9975
CityHallonCall(24HRAutomatedInfo).............................(310)458-8999
EnergyEfficiency/GreenBuilding......................................... (310)458-8229
EnvironmentalInformation(General)..................................... (310)458-2213
EnvironmentallyResponsibleHouseholdProducts................(310)458-2255
Farmers’Markets.....................................................................(310)458-8712
HouseholdHazardousWasteCenter..................................... (310)458-8255
Parks&OpenSpace............................................................. (310)458-8974
PestManagement...................................................................(310)458-2255
PollutionPreventionHotline................................................. (310)458-8945
Recycling&SolidWaste....................................................... (310)458-2223
StreetSweeping..................................................................... (310)458-2223
SustainableCityPlan.............................................................(310)458-2227
Transportation
BigBlueBusScheduleandRoutes................................. (310)451-5444
Ridesharing....................................................................(800)COMMUTE
Trash..................................................................................... (310)458-2223
Trees...................................................................................... (310)458-8974
Water
ResidentialRebates(BaySaverHotline)........................(866)728-3229
CommercialRebates(SaveABuckHotline)................... (866)728-2282
BillingQuestions............................................................. (310)458-8224
IndoorEfficiency............................................................. (310)458-8459
OutdoorEfficiency........................................................... (310)458-8405
Utilities/Sewer..................................................................(310)458-8531
UrbanRunoff.................................................................. (310)458-8223
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Regional, State, and Federal Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S.EPA–WashingtonOffices:
(202)272-0167 or www.epa.gov
U.S.EPA–SanFranciscoOffices(Region9):
(866)EPA-WEST or (415)947-8000 or www.epa.gov/region09
CAStateEPA–SacramentoOffices:
(916)445-3846 or www.calepa.ca.gov
California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) (800)72-TOXIC or www.dtsc.ca.gov
GlendaleOffice:(818)551-2830
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) (916)341-6300 or www.ciwmb.ca.gov
Los Angeles County Department of Environmental Health Services RestaurantsandResidential:(310)665-8450 or
www.lapublichealth.org/eh
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (213)576-6600 or www.waterboards.ca.gov/losangeles
South Coast Air Quality Management District (800)CUT-SMOG (288-7664) or www.aqmd.gov
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"So foul, and fair a day I have not seen.” William Shakespeare
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If every American family
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Air Quality Outdoor Air Quality• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
(800)CUT-SMOG (288-7664)orwww.aqmd.govforinformationonair
qualitybyzipcode,smokingvehicles,permitting/compliance
andquestions/complaints.
• Environmental Defense Scorecard
www.scorecard.orgforinformationonairqualityandthepolluters
inyourcommunity.
• Natural Resources Defense Council
(310)434-2300 or www.nrdc.orgfornationalairpollutioninformation.
• Coalition for Clean Air
(213)630-1192 orwww.coalitionforcleanair.orgforinformationon
cleaningupCalifornia’sair.
• Communities for a Better Environment
(323)826-9771orwww.cbecal.orgforinnovativeandeffective
strategiesforimprovingandprotectingairquality.
• California Air Resources Board (CA ARB)
(800)242-4450orwww.arb.ca.govforinformationonCalifornia’s
programsandservices.
• Clear the Air
(202)887-1715orwww.cleartheair.orgfornationalinformationon
sourcesofairpollution.Seepowerplantlocator.
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Indoor Air Quality• Breathe California, formerlythe American Lung Association (ALA)
(323)935-8050orvisitwww.breathela.orgforinformationonindoor
airqualityinboththehomeandworkplace.
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Office of Indoor Air Quality Region 9
(415)947-8715orvisitwww.epa.gov/region09forgeneralinformation
onindoorairquality.
Resources• Book: How to Grow Fresh Air, by B. C. Wolverton 50houseplantsthatpurifyyourhouseoroffice.
Visitwww.wolvertonenvironmental.com/book1.htm.
• Indoor Air Bulletin
Athoroughresearchanddesignperspectiveonhealthybuildingsand
environmentallyresponsiblepractices.Toorderthebulletin,writeto
PO Box 8446, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.Call(831)426-6624 or visit
www.ctg-net.com/energetics/ YourResources/Linksbiblio.htm.
• Healthy Building Principles Informationonimprovinghealthofbuildingoccupants.
Visitwww.buildingbiology.net.
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”Obviously, the answer to oil spills is topaper-train the tankers.“ Ralph Nader
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QualityEach year about 10,000 vOLUNTEERS help
CLEANUP the Santa Monica Bay and its watershed which includes dozens of
inland creeks and waterways.
During a three hour period onCOASTAL CLEANUP DAY, tens of thousands of
trash and recyclable items are collected.
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Beaches & the BaySanta Monica Beaches• Rules and Regulations:
ContactSanta Monica Open Space Management
at(310)458-8974orvisitwww.smgov.net/osm/beachrules.htm.
• Animal Rescue:Callthecity’s Animal Control Shelterat
(310)458-8594.DONOTAPPROACHasickorinjuredanimal
onthebeach.
• Beach CleaningorFacility Maintenance:Callthecity’s Beach
Maintenance Divisionat(310)395-9778.
Beaches Throughout the Bay• Los Angeles County Department of Beaches
and Harbors Visitors Information Center
Contact(310)305-9545orvisithttp://beaches.co.la.ca.us
forinformationonbeachlocationsandfacilities,specialevents,
RVcampingandyouthprograms.
• California Coastal Commission (Long Beach Office)
Contact(562)590-5071orvisitwww.coastal.ca.gov for
informationonCalifornia’scoastalmanagementprogram,
includingpublicaccesstothebeachandcoastaldevelopment.
Ocean Water Quality• Heal the Bay:Contact(800)HEALBAYor(310)451-1500orvisit
www.healthebay.org/baymap formonthlywaterquality“report
cards”forbeachesalongtheCaliforniaCoast.
• Surfrider Foundation:Visitwww.surfrider.org/waterquality
forwaterqualityinformation.
• Urban Runoff:Call the Urban Runoff Management Coordinator at
(310)458-8223forinformationonthecity’srunoffreduction
programs,theSMURRF(SantaMonicaUrbanRunoffRecycling
Facility),andtipsonhowtopreventurbanrunoff.
• Pollution Prevention:Call the Pollution Prevention Hotline at
(310)458-8945 toreportwaterwastingactivitiesand
illegaldumpingintostormdrainsorcurbsidecatchbasins.
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Ocean Conservation Organizations• Ballona Wetlands Trust:(310)264-9468orvisitwww.ballona.org
forinformationontherestorationoftheBallonaWetlands.
• Heal the Bay:(310)451-1500or(800)HEALBAYorvisit
www.healthebay.orgforinformationonwaterquality,beach
weather,habitat/wildlife,andvolunteering.
• Santa Monica Pier Aquarium:Contact(310)393-6149 orvisit
www.healthebay.org.TheSantaMonicaPierAquarium,locatedunder
theSantaMonicaPier,isamarinesciencelearningcenterand
aquariumservingschoolsandthepublic.
• Santa Monica Baykeeper:Contact(310)305-9645orvisit
www.smbaykeeper.orgforinformationonvolunteereffortsto
protectourcoastalwaters.CallthePollution Hotline/Patrol Program
at(877)4CA-COASTtoreportpollutionviolations.
• California Coastkeeper Alliance:Visitwww.cacoastkeeper.orgfor
informationontheeffortsunderwaytoprotectthegreaterCalifornia
coastalwaters.
• Surfrider Foundation:ContacttheSouth Bay chapterat(310)535-3116
orthenational office in San Clementeat(949)492-8170orvisit
www.surfrider.orgforinformationonwaterquality,beachweather,
surfreports,localenvironmentalandwaterrelatedevents.
• Ocean Conservation Society:Contact(310)822-5205orvisit
www.oceanconservation.org.TheOceanConservationSociety(OCS)
supportsmarinebiologyresearchprogramssuchastheL.A.Dolphin
Project.
• Whale Rescue Team:Contact(310)455-2729orvisit
http://whalerescueteam.orgforinformationortovolunteer.
Contact(800)39-WHALEtoreportsickororphanedanimals.
• Marine Mammal Care Center:(310)547-9888orvisit
www.marinemammalcare.orgforoutreachprograms,educational
opportunities,andpresentationswithintheGreaterLosAngelesarea.
”What is the use of a house,if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on.“ Henry David Thoreau
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BUILDA GREEN BUILDING can easily REDUCE
monthly utility bills by as much as 25% OR MORE.
Many of the ENERGY SAvING PRACTICES also make
the homes HEALTHIER, MORE COMFORTABLE
and INCREASE THE HOME'S vALUE at the same time.
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Green BuildingThegreenbuildingmovementistaking-offnationallyandSantaMonicais
aleaderinhavingthemostLEEDbuildingspercapitathananywherein
theU.S.Thecityhasdevelopedasetofgreenbuildingguidelinestohelp
designersandbuilderscreatemorehealthyandefficientbuildings.The
guidelinesareavailableforbothcommercialpropertydevelopersand
residentialhomebuildersatwww.smgreen.org.
Formoreinformationonthecity’sGreen Building Programandgreenbuild-
ingrequirementsandincentives,ortoreceiveacopyoftheSanta Monica
Green Building Resource Guide,contacttheGreen Building Program Advisor
at(310)458-8549orvisitwww.smgreen.org.
Green Building ResourcesTolearnmoreaboutgreendesign,construction
andbuildingmaterials,contactthefollowing
resources:
• American Institute of Architects
of Los Angeles:
Contact(213)639-0777 orvisitwww.aialosangeles.org.
• Consumer Energy Center:
Contact(800)555-7794 orvisitwww.consumerenergycenter.orgfor
renewableenergy&renewableenergyrebateinformationinCalifornia.
• Eco-Home Network:
Contact(323)662-5207 orvisitwww.ecohome.orgforresourceson
ecologicalurbanlivingandgreenbuilding.
• Environmental Building News:
Contact(802)257-7300 orvisitwww.buildinggreen.com.
• Environmental Building Supply:
Contact(503)222-3881 orvisitwww.ecohaus.com.
• Environmental Home Center:
Contact(800)281-9785 orvisitwww.environmentalhomecenter.com.
• Green Building Resource Center (2218 Main Street, Santa Monica):
Contact(310)452-7677 orvisitwww.globalgreen.org/gbrcforfree
designadvice,localprofessionalsdirectoryandinformationongreen
materialsandconstruction.Openlimitedhours,callfordetails.
• Green Matrix Ratcliff:
Visitwww.greenmatrix.netforwebtoolstohelpyoubuildgreen.
• Oikos – Green Building Source:
Visitwww.oikos.comforinformationongreenbuildingproducts. 17
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• The Reuse People:
Contact(562)307-6065 orvisitwww.thereusepeople.orgforassistance
withdeconstructionandsalvagingmaterialsfrombuildingsslatedfor
demolition.
• Sustainable Building Sourcebook:
Visitwww.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook.
• Sustainable Building Industries Council:
Visitwww.sbicouncil.org.
• U.S. Department of Energy/EPA:
Visitwww.buildingamerica.gov. Informationongreenbuildinginitiative.
• U.S. Green Building Council LA Chapter:
Visitwww.usgbc-la.orgforeducationalevents,howtofindlocal
professionals,andinformationonhowtogetinvolvedinthelocal
greenbuildingcommunity.
• Whole Building Design Guide:
Visitwww.wbdg.org.
Retail• Earth Accents:
Contact(866)223-9990 orvisitwww.earth-accents.com. Healthy,natural
andenvironmentallyresponsiblefinishesandhomefurnishings.
• Livingreen (10000 Culver Blvd., Culver City):
Contact(310)838-8442 orvisitwww.livingreen.com. Healthy,naturaland
environmentallyresponsiblefinishesandhomefurnishings.
Salvaged Building Materials• Architectural Accents (950 Mission Street, S. Pasadena):
Contact(626) 799-4346 orvisitwww.aaccents.com. Dedicatedtothepres-
ervationandrecyclingofarchitecturalelements.
• Habitat Builders Surplus Store (770 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena):
Contact(626)792-3838 orvisitwww.sgvhabitat.org. Sellsnewandused
productsrelatingtotherestoration,constructionormaintenanceofa
homeatbargainprices.
• Habitat Home Improvement Store (17700 S. Figueroa Street, Gardena):
Contact(626)792-3838 orvisitwww.shophabitat.org. Sellsnewsurplus
andusedhomefurnishingsandbuildingmaterialstothepublic.
• Nunez & Sons (4024 Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles):
Contact(323) 266-0518. Sellsusedbuildingmaterials.
• Stimfon’s Recycling (6040 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles):
Contact(323) 525-1687. Salvagedbuildingmaterials.18gre
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Asbestos and LeadAsbestosandleadarecompoundsfoundintheconstructionmaterialsof
manyhomesbuiltbeforethelate1970’s.Thesematerialscanbehazardous
toyourhealthiftheyarenotmanagedproperly.Listedbelowareanum-
berofgovernmentalandprivateorganizationsthataddressasbestosand
leadactivities.TheCityofSantaMonicadoesnotregulatetheseactivities,
nordoweprovidetestingservices.Thelistbelowwillhelpyoufindthe
organizationwhichwilladdressyourconcernsaboutasbestosandlead:
Asbestos• American Lung Association:
Contact(800)586-4872orvisitwww.lungusa.org.
• California Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
Contact(800)963-9424orvisitwww.osha.gov.
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD):
Contact(800)CUT-SMOGorvisitwww.aqmd.gov.
Lead• California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:
Contact(800)597-LEADorvisitwww.dhs.ca.gov/childlead.
• National Lead Information Center:
Contact(800)424-LEADorvisitwww.nsc.org/issues/lead.
• Alliance for Healthy Homes:
Contact(202)543-1147orvisitwww.afhh.org.
Itisveryimportantthatonlylicensedandcertifiedcontractorsbehired
toprovideasbestosandleadservices.PleasecontacttheCalifornia State
Contractor’s License Boardat(800)321-2752ortheNational Lead Service
Providers Listing Systemat(888)532-3547.
Mercury Mercuryisanaturallyoccurringmetalthatishighlytoxictohumansand
wildlife.Generally,mercuryisusedinhouseholdandindustrialproducts
thatoftencanbereplacedwithmercury-freeorlow-mercuryalternatives;
e.g.,thermometers,thermostats,fluorescentlighttubes,etc.Tolearnmore
abouthowtosafeguardyourfamilyandthecommunity,pleasecontactthe
following:
• City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and the Environment:
Contact(310)458-2255 orvisit sustainablesm.org.
• Inform:www.informinc.org.
• California Department of Toxic Substances Control:FactSheetMay/2002
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/mercury. 19
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Mold TheCityofSantaMonicaoffersgeneralinformationaboutmold,butdoes
notregulate,orconductinspectionsformold.Ifyouwouldlikegeneral
informationonthecausesandhealthimpactsofmold,contactthefollowing:
• Los Angeles County Environmental Health Services
(Santa Monica District Office):Contact(310)665-8450.
• California Department of Health Services, Indoor Air Quality Section:
Contact(510)620-2874 orvisit www.cal-iaq.org.
• City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and the Environment:
Contact(310)458-2255 or visit sustainablesm.org.
Indoor Air Quality (see page 10 of this document)
Resources• Building Ecology Research Group: Contact(831)425-3946 orvisitwww.buildingecology.com
aprofessional,technicalnewsletteronindoorairqualityresearch.
• Indoor Air Bulletin:
Athoroughresearchanddesignperspectiveonhealthybuildingsand
environmentallyresponsiblepractices.Toorderthebulletin,writeto
PO Box 8446, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.Call(831)426-6624 or visit
www.ctg-net.com/energetics/YourResources/Linksbiblio.htm.
Urban Runoff – Storm Water Management Ifyouareplanningamajorremodelornewconstruction,youmayberequired
toinstalldevicesonyourpropertytoreduceurbanrunoff,andprotectthe
qualityoftheSantaMonicaBay.Formoreinformationondesignregulations,
constructionpracticesandgoodhousekeepingrequirementspleasecontact
thecity’sUrban Runoff Management Coordinatorat(310)458-8223,
orvisitsustainablesm.org.
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“Global warming is not only the number one environmental challenge, but one of the most important issuesfacing all humanity. We all have to do our part to raise awareness about global warming and the problems we as a people face in promoting a sustainable environmental future for our planet.” Leonardo DiCaprio
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The average household could cut a third — or EvEN HALF
— of its current energy bill by switching to ENERGY-EFFICIENT
appliances, equipment and lighting, which use LESS ENERGY than standard products.
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Energy EfficiencyThecity,inpartnershipwiththeCommunityEnergyProjectis
offeringenergyefficiencyprogramsthatpromotesmartenergy
managementinSantaMonica.Projectactivitiesincludeproviding
“efficiencytune-ups”thatfeatureelectric,gas,water,andsafety
upgradestohouseholdsandbusinessesinSantaMonica.
Solar Santa Monica anambitiousenergyindependenceinitiative,
offerscomprehensivecommercialandresidentialenergyefficiency
andsolarenergyservices.Visitwww.solarsantamonica.com for
details.
Formoreinformationaboutthecity’senergyprograms,andhowto
getinvolved,contactthecity’sEnergy Officeat(310)458-2238.
Energy Efficient Appliances• Energy Star® Program:Contact(888)STAR-YESorvisit
www.energystar.gov.ProductscertifiedbytheEnergyStar®
ProgramcarrythedistinctiveEnergyStar®logo,whichcerti-
fiesthehighestlevelofenergyefficiency.EnergyStar®certified
productsareavailableatallmajorretailoutlets.
• Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT):Visit
www.epeat.net.Anon-linetooltofindenergyefficientandeco-
friendlyelectronicequipment(computers,etc.)
• Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association:(703)525-7060or
www.gamanet.org.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Compact Fluorescent Lamps Lightsuseabout12%ofahome’selectricity,sousingefficient
lightingcansaveyoumoneyandhelptheplanet.Youcanbuy
energyefficientcompactfluorescentlampsatmostlocalretailers.
Visitsustainablesm.orgformoreinformation.
• Energy Star:(888)782-7837orwww.energystar.gov.
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Insulation and Weatherization• Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association:
(888)881-2462 or www.cellulose.org.
• Energy Star:(888)782-7937orwww.energystar.gov.
• Insulation Contractors Association of America:
(703)739-0356orwww.insulate.org.
• N. American Insulation Manufacturers Association:
(703)684-0084orwww.naima.org.
• Efficient Windows Collaborative:www.efficientwindows.org.
Resources• California Energy Commission:(800)555-7794orwww.energy.ca.gov.
• California Public Utilities Commission Consumer Affairs:
(415)703-1170.
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency:(617)589-3949 or www.cee1.org.
• Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:
(800)363-3732orwww.eere.energy.gov/consumer.
• Global Green USA:(310)394-7700orwww.globalgreen.org.
• Rocky Mountain Institute:(970)927-3851orwww.rmi.org.
• American Solar Energy Society:(303)443-3130orwww.ases.org.
• Flex Your Power:www.fypower.com. Flexalerts&tipstosaveenergy.
Forachecklistofthingsyoucandotosaveenergyinyourhometoday,
visitthe American Council for an Energy Efficient Economywebsiteat
www.aceee.org/consumerguide.
Forinstallationofsolarelectricorsolarthermalwaterheatingsystems,
visittheCalifornia Energy Commissionwebsiteat
www.energy.ca.gov.
”Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you who you are.“ Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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The small, LOCAL GROWERS of the California Certified Farmers' Markets offer the highest quality produce
while using less synthetic fertilizers and pesticides than conventional growers, many of
which meet or exceed the Natural Organic Standard, and they do all that with a smile.
FOODGOOD
Farmers’ Markets
AllfourSantaMonicamarketsareCertifiedFarmersMarkets(CFMs),
thatareorganizedandmanagedbythecityforthebenefitof
allwhoenjoythem.Overonemillionshoppersvisitthemarkets
eachyear.Organicproduceisavailableatallfourmarketsand
theSaturdayDowntownMarketfeaturesan“organiconly”section.
Marketsareopenyear-round,rainorshine(ADAaccessible).
Market Hours and Locations • Wednesday Downtown
8:30a.m.to1:30p.m.
3rdStreetatArizonaAve.
• Saturday Downtown –Organic
8:30a.m.to1:00p.m.
3rdStreetatArizonaAve.
• Saturday Pico
8:00a.m.to1:00p.m.
CornerofPicoBlvd.andCloverfieldAve.
• Sunday Main Street – Zerowasteandbikevalet
9:30a.m.to1:00p.m.
2640MainStreetatOceanParkBlvd.
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Market ProgramsContact(310)458-8712 x2orwww.smgov.net/farmers_market.
formoreinformationonthefollowingprograms:
• Kids’ Activities:TheSundaymarketonMainStreetoffersface
painting,craftsandponyrides.
• “Bring it Fresh, Make it Now”:Monthlycookingdemonstrationsat
theWednesdaymarketbylocalchefsandrestauranteurs.
• Tips and Insights:EachSaturdaytuneintothe“MarketReport”
at11a.m.onKCRW 89.9 FM.tofindoutwhatisinseasonand
whatlocalchefsareupto.
• Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District Programs:
SaladBarProgram:Contact(310)450-8338, x259.
WednesdayMarketFieldTrips:Contact(310)450-8338, x259.
• Zero Waste Program:TheSundaymarketonMainStreethas
replacedalmostallplasticandpolystyrenefoodserviceproducts
withcompostableequivalents.Nowalmostalleventwasteis
recycledorcompostedintonutrientrichsoil.
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”We are conducting a vast toxicologic experiment, and we are using our children as the experimental animals“ Dr. Phillip Landrigan, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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cleanupWhen you buy new CLEANING PRODUCTS,
look for manufacturers that list their
INGREDIENTS on the label and purchase cleaners
that are BIODEGRADABLE, NON-TOXIC and
free of dyes, fragrances, phosphates chlorine
and petroleum-based solvents.
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Household ProductsManycommonhouseholdproductsarehazardousandrequireproper
handlinganddisposal.Examplesincludeautomotive,cleaning,paint,
batteries,flourescentlampsandpesticideproducts.Whensearchingfor
alternativesolutions,makeasmartchoiceabouttoxics—preventthe
problembyusinglesshazardousornon-toxicalternatives.
Proper Disposal SantaMonicaresidentsmaybringtheirhazardoushouseholdproductsto
theHousehold Hazardous Waste Center.Thecenterislocatedatthe
Santa Monica City Yards,2500 Michigan Avenue(eastofCloverfieldBlvd.).
HoursareWed.-Fri., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SantaMonicaresidentsandbusinessesmaycall(310)458-8255
formoreinformationorvisitsustainablesm.org.
Pest Management• Accessourfreeinformationsheetscoveringants,fleas,snails,weeds,
andotherpestsatsustainablesm.org.Tolearnhowtopreventpests
andpesticidesfrombecomingaprobleminyourhomeoryard,callthe
city’s Office of Sustainability and the Environmentat(310)458-2255.
• Forinformationonpestmanagementincityparks,gardensand
landscapes,contacttheOpen Space Management Divisionat
(310)458-8974.
• ForinformationonpestmanagementintheSanta Monica/Malibu
Unified School District,call(310)450-8338.
• Fornon-aggressive bee activity,callL.A. County West Vector Control
at(800)825-3400.Toreportaggressive bees,call911.
Additional Information on Pest Management• California Department of Pesticide Regulation (Cal/DPR):
(916)324-4100forgeneralinformationor(916)324-4264forintegrated
pestmanagementinfoorvisitwww.cdpr.ca.gov.
• University of California Cooperative Extension:(323)260-3001
forgeneralinformationor(323)260-3238fortheMaster
GardenerHelplineorvisitwww.ipm.ucdavis.edu.
• Pesticide Action Network North America:(415)981-1771or
visitwww.panna.org.
• Washington Toxics Coalition:(206)632-1545orwww.watoxics.org.
• Bio-Integral Resource Center:Providesinfoandpublicationsonleast
toxicmethodsformanagingpests.Visitwww.birc.org.
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Environmentally Responsible Pest Management Products & Services• Armstrong Gardens Centers:(310)829-6766. Locatedat3226 Wilshire Blvd.
• Beneficial Insectary:Producesanddistributesproductsforbiological
controlofpests.(800)477-3715orwww.insectary.org.
• California Certified Organic Farmers – National Organic Directory:
(831)423-2263 or www.ccof.org.
• Centinela Feed and Pet Supply:(310)451-7140. Locatedat1448 Lincoln Blvd.
• Innovative Pest Management:(310)322-1999.
PO Box 265, El Segundo, CA 90245.
• Merrihew Sunset Gardens:(310)452-1051. Locatedat1526 Ocean Park Blvd.
• Petco:(310)586-1963. Locatedat2910 Wilshire Blvd.
Cleaning ProductsTolearnaboutenvironmentallyresponsiblecleaningproducts–products
thatareeffectiveandreducethehealthrisktoyourfamily–call
thecity’s Office of Sustainability and the Environment at(310)458-2255.
Environmentally Responsible Cleaning Products & Information• Coopportunity:(310)-451-8902orwww.coopportunity.com.
Locatedat1525 Broadway.
• Whole Foods Market:(310)315-0662 or www.wholefoods.com.
Locatedat2201 Wilshire Blvd.
• Wild Oats Market:(310)576-4707 or www.wildoats.com. Locatedat
1425 Montana Ave or(310)395-4510. Locatedat500 Wilshire Blvd.
• Allen Janitorial Supply:(310)399-5251 or www.allenjanitorial.com.
Locatedat2834 Colorado Ave. #56.
• The Real Earth:(310)457-6331orwww.treeco.com.
• Seventh Generation:www.seventhgen.com.
• The Clean Environment Company:(800)266-2353or
www.cleanenvironmentco.com.
• Naturally Yours:(888)801-7347orwww.naturallyyoursclean.com.
• Safe Choice Cleaning and Paint Products:Sellsproductsforthe
chemicallysensitive.(619)239-0321orwww.afmsafecoat.com.
• Washington Toxics Coalition:Formoreinformationonlesstoxic
alternativesforhomeorgarden.(800)844-SAFEorwww.watoxics.org.
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HIKING is essentially WALKING - which is one of the most PERFECT FORMS of exercise for your body.
But it’s also COMMUNING WITH NATURE - and the pleasurable combination of EXERCISE and
enjoying the outdoors also provides a MENTAL HEALTH antidote.
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Airport Park * 3201AirportAve.
Ashland Park 1650AshlandAve.
Barnard Way Linear Park 2100–2900BarnardWay
Beach Park #1 * 2600BarnardWay
Beach Park #4 * 1642Promenade
Clover Park * 2600OceanParkBlvd.
Crescent Bay Park 2000OceanAve.
Douglas Park * 2439WilshireBlvd.
Euclid Park 1500Euclid
Goose Egg Park 600PalisadesAve.
Hotchkiss Park * 2302FourthStreet
Josyln Park * 633KensingtonRoad
Christine Emerson Reed Park *1150LincolnBlvd.
Los Amigos Park 500Hollister
Marine Park * 1406MarineStreet
Memorial Park * 1401OlympicBlvd.
Ocean View Park 2701BarnardWay
Ozone Park 720OzoneStreet
Pacific Street Park 145PacificStreet
Palisades Park * 1450OceanAve.
Park Drive Park 2415BroadwayAve.
Schader Park 1425CloverfieldBlvd.
South Beach Park * 3000BarnardWay
Stewart Street Park * 1819StewartStreet
Virginia Avenue Park * 2200VirginiaAve.
Parks & Open Space General Information• Parksareopen6:00a.m.to11:00p.m.,exceptPalisadesPark,
whichisopen5:00a.m.tomidnight.
• Forinformationonrules,regulationsandpermittingofactivities,
contactthecity’sOpenSpaceManagementDivisionat(310)458-8974.
Park Locations
WALK* – restrooms available
Park Resources• People for Parks:SantaMonica-basedparkadvocates.(310)399-9719.
• LA Green Map:Visitwww.lagreenmap.org.
• North East Trees:Visitwww.northeasttrees.org.
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Regional ParksSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area:(805)370-2301 or
www.nps.gov/samo.• CircleXRanch–camping,hiking,picnicking,guidedwalks.• ParamountRanch–westerntownmovieset,picnicking,equestrian
andhikingtrails.• RanchoSierraVista/SatwiwaNativeAmericanIndianNaturalArea–
hiking,equestrianandmountainbiketrails,culturalcenter,guidedhikes.• RockyOaks–picnicking,equestrianandhikingtrails.• SolsticeCanyon–hiking,picnicking.• Cheeseboro/PaloCamadoCanyons–hiking,equestrianandmountain
biketrails.
California State Parks:(818)880-0350• LeoCarrilloStatePark–camping,campfireprograms,hiking.• MalibuCreekStatePark–camping,picnicking,fishing,hiking,
bicycling,equestriantrails,naturalistwalksandgroupprograms.• MalibuLagoonStateBeach/HistoricAdamsonHouse–tours,museum,
birdwalks.• PointMuguStatePark–camping,picnicking,hiking,bicycling,
equestriantrails,naturalistprograms.• TopangaStatePark–hiking,picnicking,equestrianandmountain
biketrails,docent-ledwalks.• WillRogersStateHistoricPark–theater,guidedtourofranchhouse.
LA County Department of Parks and Recreation:(213)738-2961
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy:(310)589-3230 or
www.lamountains.com.• FranklinCanyonRanch/SookyGoldmanNatureCenter–hiking,
picnicking,naturalistprograms.
• TemescalGatewayPark–hiking,picnicking,overnightgroupcamping.
Mountains Restoration Trust:(818)591-1701 or www.mountainstrust.org.• ColdCreekCanyon/ValleyPreserve–interpretiveplantandbirdwalks,
privatetours.
UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve:(310)206-3887• Environmentalresearchandeducation.
TreePeople:(818)753-4600• ColdwaterCanyonPark–plantnursery,hiking.
Agoura Hills Dept. of Community Services:(818)597-7361 Forinformationoncalendarevents,sports,camps,classes,fitness,tripsandprogramsforallages(totstoseniors).
Calabasas:(818)880-6461 Forinformationonparklocations,calendarevents,sports,classes,skateparkandprograms.
Malibu:(310)457-7247or(310)317-1364• CharmleeWildernessPark–fullmoonhikes,docentnaturalist
training,skatepark,MalibuEquestrianCenter,summertenniscamp.
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Compared to a conventional car, HYBRIDS burn far LESS GAS PER MILE
and generate much LESS of the POLLUTION contributing to SMOG and GLOBAL WARMING.
The LEADING HYBRID on the market, for example, reduces normalized TAILPIPE EMISSIONS by up to 90%
and GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS by almost 50%.
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TransportationPublic TransitRidingpublictransportationreducestraffic,improvesairqualityand
cansaveyoumoney.SantaMonicarunstheBigBlueBusandthe
TideShuttleforyourpublictransportneeds.
The Big Blue Bus: Contact(310)451-5444orvisitwww.bigbluebus.com
forrouteanschedulinginformationfortheBigBlueBusandTideShuttle.
ThehearingimpairedcancallourTDD lineat(310)395-6024.
The Big Blue Bus runsfromSantaMonicatoadjacentcommunities,with
expressservicetoDowntownLosAngelesandLAX.
Regular fare: 75¢. Unlimited day pass: $2.50. Express service to
Downtown LA: $1.75. Transfer: 25¢. Senior: 25¢.
The Tide ShuttlerunsacontinuousloopintheSantaMonicabeacharea.
Fare: 50¢. Senior: 25¢.
The Big Blue Bus Transit Store & Customer Service Center,
locatedat223Broadway(justwest0fthe3rdStreetPromenade),isa
one-stopforallcustomerseviceneedsincludingtripplanning,and
purchasingfaremediaandtransitrelatedproducts.
Los Angeles MTA:Call (800)COMMUTEorvisit www.mta.netfor
automatedrouteinformationforMTA’sregionalbusandlight
railservicethroughouttheL.A.area.
Culver City Bus:Call (310)253-6510 or www.culvercity.org/depts_bus.asp.
Metrolink: (800)371-LINK or www.metrolinktrains.com.
Amtrak: (800)USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com.
LA Department of Transportation: www.ladottransit.com.
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Clean Air Vehicles• Thecitycurrentlyusesavarietyofelectric,naturalgas,hydrogen,
biodieselandhybridvehicles.Formoreinformationonthecity’s
alternativevehicleprogram,callFleet Managementat(310)458-8514.
• Forgeneralinformationonalternativefuels,callthe
National Alternative Fuels Hotlineat(800)423-1363or
Alternative Fuels Data Centeratwww.eere.energy.gov/afdc
Manufacturers of Natural Gas Powered (NGv), or Hybrid vehicles (HEv):• Fordat(800)392-3673 or www.ford.com
• Hondaat(800)999-1009 or www.honda.com
• Lexusat(800)255-3987 or www.lexus.com
• Nissanat(800)nissan1 or www.nissanusa.com
• Saturnat(800)553-6000 or www.saturn.com
• Toyotaat(800)GO-TOYOTA or www.toyota.com
Conventionally Fueled vehicle Information:• ForinformationontheverycleanPartialZeroEmissionVehicles
(PZEVs)orSuperUltraLowEmissionVehicles(SULEVs)visitthe
California Air Resources Board’s “Buyers Guide to Cleaner Cars”
atwww.driveclean.ca.gov
Biodiesel Fueling Information:
• Conserv Fuel–www.conservfuel.com–11699SanVicenteBlvd.,
LosAngeles,CA.
• Cudahy FuelStop–(323)562-3230 or www.ifuel.net–5gal,55drums
orbulkonly,8330AtlanticAve.,Cudahy,CA.
• USA Gasoline–www.usagrownfuels.com–PacificPalisadesGas&
Wash,890AlmaRealRoad,PacificPalisades,CA.
Compressed Natural Gas vehicle Information:• TheSo.Cal.GasCo.(SEMPRA)hasacompressednatural
gasfuelingstationat1701StewartStreet.Call (562)806-5909.
• Forinformationoncompressednaturalgasvehicles
andlocationofCNGfuelingstations,visitthe
Natural Gas Vehicle websiteat www.ngv.org.
“Clean Air vehicle” Parking Priority: Ifyourvehiclehasthestate’s“CleanAirVehicle”decalsaffixedtoit
theSantaMonicaMunicipalCode(3.16.120)permitsyoutoparkinany
meteredparkingspacewithoutchargeforthemaximumamountoftime
allowedonthatmeter.“CleanAirVehicle”stickerinformationisavailable
atwww.driveclean.ca.gov.
Electric vehicle Information:Youmaychargeelectricvehiclesforfreeatthefollowinglocations:
• Santa Monica Pier, Upper Parking Lot*
2inductive.
• Santa Monica Place Parking Structure*
(BroadwayEntrance),2inductive.
Call (310)394-5451 for parking structure hours.
• Virginia Avenue Park
220VirginiaAvenue,2inductive,2conductive.
• Santa Monica Airport Administration Building
3223DonaldDouglasLoopS.,2inductive,1conductive.
• 1101 Montana Avenue*
(Meteredstreetparking),1inductive,1conductive.
• Ralph’s Supermarket
1644CloverfieldAvenue,2inductive.
• Santa Monica Civic Auditorium*
(SolarPort)1855MainStreet,1inductive,1conductive.
• Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel*
1700OceanAvenue,1inductive,1conductive.
* parkingfeesmayapply
Ridesharing• Southern California Rideshare–(800)COMMUTEor
visitwww.commutesmart.infoforinformation.
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Bicycling• City of Santa Monica Transportation Management Office:
(310)458-8955–formapsandinformationon
bikepathsandlanesinSantaMonica.
• Southern California Rideshare: 800)COMMUTE–formapsand
informationonbikepathsandlanesoutsideSantaMonica.
• Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC):
(213)629-2142orvisitwww.labikecoalition.org–for
comprehensiveinformation,supportinglegislation,clubrides,etc.
• Racksolid:(310)450-6027orwww.racksolid.com–arack
specialtystore.
• Santa Monica Critical Mass:www.santamonicacriticalmass.org–a
monthlybicycleridetocelebratecyclingandtoassertcyclists’rightto
theroad.
Bicycle vendor Information:• Bicycle Ambulance: (310)395-5026 707PicoBlvd.
• Bicycle Attack: (310)581-8014 2400MainSt.
• Cynergy Cycles: (310)802-6677 2300SantaMonicaBlvd.
• The Bicycle Workshop: (310)450-31801638OceanParkBlvd.
• Peformance Bicycle of Santa Monica:(310)451-9977 501Broadway
• Helen’s Cycles:(310)829-18362501Broadway
• Veloworx:(310)584-97973102LincolnBlvd.
Bicycle Rental Information: • Action Sports: (310)458-3975 1200PalisadesBeachRoad
• Blazing Saddles: (310)393-9778 320SantaMonicaPier
• Perry's Cafe + Beach Rentals: (310)372-3138
930PacificCoastHighway 1200PacificCoastHighway
2400OceanFrontWalk
2600OceanFrontWalk
• Spokes N’ Stuff: (310)395-4748 1700OceanAve.
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”The burgeoning solid waste problem reflects a trend in lifestyles...that emphasize shopping convenience, quick preparation and consumption, and easy disposal. Since 1960 the waste generated by packaging has increased more than 200%.“ Renew America
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EACH TON (2000 pounds) of RECYCLED PAPER can SAvE 17 trees, 380 GALLONS of oil, 3 CUBIC YARDS
of landfill space, 4000 KILOWATTS of energy, and 7000 GALLONS of water.
This represents a 64% ENERGY SAvINGS, a 58% WATER SAvINGS, and
60 POUNDS less of air pollution.
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Trash, Recycling & Hazardous WasteServices for Santa Monica Residents and Businesses• Forregulartrashservicequestionsorconcerns,calltheSolid Waste
Management Divisionat(310)458-2223orvisitwww.smgov.net/swm.
• Toorderrecyclingbinsorstartcurbsiderecyclingservice,call
theSolid Waste Management Divisionat(310)458-8546or
visitwww.smgov.net/swm.
• Ifcurbsideserviceisnotavailableinyourneighborhood,youmay
dropyourrecyclablesinpubliccollectioncontainersthroughoutthe
city.CalltheSolid Waste Management Divisionat(310)458-8546
forlocations.
• Youcanrecycletires,yardwaste,appliances,electronics,scrap
metal,andconstructionwaste,ordiposeofbulkyitemsattheSanta
Monica Recycling & Transfer Stationlocatedat2401 Delaware Ave.
(hours:Mon.-Sat.,6a.m.to2p.m.).Call(310)829-7323.
• Togetcashforyourrecyclables,calltheSanta Monica Community
Recycling Center at(310)453-9677.Locatedat2411 Delaware Ave.
(hours:Mon.-Fri.,8a.m.to5p.m.;Sat.,8a.m.to2p.m.).
• Forthenearestrecyclingcenterstatewide,calltheCalifornia
Integrated Waste Management Board’s Recycling Hotlineat
(800)CLEAN-UPorwww.earth911.org.
• ForIntegrated Waste Management Board publications,call
(800)CA-WASTEorwww.ciwmb.ca.gov.
Recycling at Curbside and Dropoff• Youcanrecyclealuminumcans,tin/steelcans,glassbottlesand
jars,andplasticbottlesandfoodpackaging,plasticgrocerybags
(bundled),newsprint,mixedpaper,andcardboard.Callthe
Solid Waste Management Divisionat(310)458-2223forinformation.
• LACOMAX:(888)clean-LA or www.ladwp.org/epd/lacomax
• LA Shares:(213)485-1097 or www.lashares.org–Distributesreusable
goodsandmaterialstononprofitsandschools.
• ReDiscover:(310)393-3636 or www.rediscovercenter.org–Offers
youtheducationthroughrecyclingcast-offmaterialsintochildren’s
learningtools.
• UsedCarboardBoxes.Com:www.usedcardboradboxes.com–Sellsused
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal• SantaMonicaoperatesapermanentfacilitytodisposeofhousehold
hazardouswaste.Youmaydisposeofhazardousmaterialssuchas
usedmotoroilandfilters,paintproducts,pesticides,cleaning
products,andbatteriesattheHousehold Hazardous Waste Center
(hours:Wed.-Fri.,7a.m.to1p.m.,Sat.7a.m.to3p.m.).Call
(310)458-8255orvisitsustainablesm.orgformoreinformation.
City of Santa Monica Used Oil Recycling Locations• Toobtaindrop-offlocationinformationorafreeusedoilandfilter
collectioncontainer,call(310)458-4971.
Recycle used oil and filters at the following locations:• EZ Lube:1757 Lincoln Blvd.
• Firestone Store:1817 Lincoln Blvd.
• Household Hazardous Waste Center:2500 Michigan Ave.
• James Van Dusen Automotive:2925 Pico Blvd.
• Jiffy Lube:2344 Pico Blvd.
• Kragen Auto Parts:2018 Lincoln Blvd.
• Saab of Santa Monica:3020 Santa Monica Blvd.
• Santa Monica Airport:4 sites throughout the airport.
• Santa Monica Community Recycling Center:2411 Delaware Ave.
• Volkswagen of Santa Monica:2440 Santa Monica Blvd.
• W.I. Simonson, Inc:1626 Wilshire Blvd.
Composting• Compostinghelpsconvert“browns”(leaves,woodchips,branches,
straw)and“greens”(foodscraps,grassandgardenwaste)into
useablesoilamendmentwhilereducingthevolumeofwastesent
toalandfill.Topurchaseacompostbinandtogetcompostingtips,
calltheSolid Waste Management Divisionat(310)458-2223.
• Simply Worms:(310)398-1241 or www.simplyworms.com–Sellsa
wormbinstarterkitattheSaturdayFarmers’Marketon2ndStreet
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ONE TREE removes about 1 ton of CO2 PER YEAR.
By PLANTING 10 TREES, a person can remove their CARBON DEBT for the year.
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Trees and GardeningCity Trees• Torequesttreetrimming,treeremovalandnewtrees,orto
reportcitytreesthatappeartobediseasedordying,callthe
city’s Community Forester’s Officeat(310)458-8974.
Private Property Trees• Toreporttreesonprivatepropertyencroachingonthepublic
right-of-way,callthecity’s Streets Divisionat(310)458-8500 x3.
Property Development Projects• ForTreeProtectionPlansand/oralternativestotreeremoval,call
thecity’s Community Forester’s Officeat(310)458-8974.
Illegal Tree Trimming• Toreportillegalorun-permittedtreetrimmingactivitieson
citytrees,calltheSanta Monica Police Departmentat
(310)458-8495.
Tree-Damaged Sidewalks• Toreportsidewalksorotherpavedareasonpublicproperty
displacedbytrees,callthecity’s Streets Divisionat
(310)458-8500 x3.
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Other Helpful Numbers• American Society of Consulting Arborists:Contact(301)947-0483or
www.asca-consultants.org.
• International Society of Arboriculture:Contact(217)355-9411or
www.isa-arbor.com.
• TreePeople:Contact(818)753-4600orwww.treepeople.org.TreePeople
isanon-profitorganizationdedicatedtothereforestationofurban
SouthernCalifornia.Locatedat12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills,
90210.
Water-Wise Gardening • Sustainable Garden Tours & Workshops:Tojoinatouroflocal
sustainablegardensorsign-upforaworkshopcallthecity’s
Water Efficiency Officeat(310)458-8405 or sustainablesm.org/water.
• Demonstration Gardens:Thecitymaintainstwogardensthatdemon-
strateCalif-friendlyplantpalettesandwater-efficentirrigationsystems.
• City Hall:1685MainSt.
•garden\garden:1718&1724PearlSt.
Visitsustainablesm.org/gardengarden orcall(310)458-8405.
Community Gardens• TheSantaMonicaCommunityGardensprogramprovides
SantaMonicaresidentstheopportunitytoexperiencethejoy
ofgardeningbylicensingaplotatoneofthreelocations
(MainStreet,ParkDriveandEuclidPark).Inaddition,thereare
accessibleplotsforpeoplewithphysicaldisabilities.Forfurther
information,calltheCommunity Programs Divisionat(310)458-8300.
• ForinformationonorganicgardensatSantaMonicapublicschools,
calltheSMMUSD School Gardens Programat(310)450-8338 x259.
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CONvERTING your lawn to a
colorful SANTA MONICA-FRIENDLY GARDEN
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save you up to 90% IN WATER USE ,
reduce as much as 50% OF YARD WASTE PRODUCED
and reduce maintenance costs by 50%.
slowthe flow
Water Quality & EfficiencyDrinking Water Quality• Drinking Water Quality:Callthecity’sArcadia Water Treatment Plant
at(310)826-6712 or www.smgov.net/water
• Wastewater Quality:Callthecity’sWater Resources Protection
Programsat(310)458-8235forinformationonwaterpollution
preventionandindustrialwaste.
• Pollution Prevention:CallthePollution Prevention Hotline
at(310)458-8945toreportwaterwastingactivitiesandillegal
dumpingintostormdrainsorcurbsidecatchbasins.
Efficiency• Water Efficiency Programs:Callthecity’s Water Efficiency Officeat
(310)458-8459 or sustainablesm.org.
Water Efficient Fixtures & Appliances• Residential Bay Saver Program:Rebatesareofferedonqualified
water-efficientfixtures.CalltheBay Saver Program tollfreeat
(866)728-3229.
• Commercial Save A Buck Program:Rebatesareofferedon
qualifiedwater-efficientfixtures.CalltheSave A Buck Program
tollfreeat(877)728-2282.
Water Conservation Ordinance (SMMC 7.16.020)• Failuretocomplywiththisordinancemayresultinfinesstartingat
$250.Formoreinformationcallthecity’sWater Efficiency Office at
(310)458-8459 or sustainablesm.org.
• Nowateringoflawnsorlandscapesbetweenthehoursof10:00a.m.and
4:00p.m.onanyday.
• Nohosingdownofsidewalks,driveways,patios,alleys,parking
areasorother“hardscapes.”
• Norunofffromlawnsandlandscapesintostreets,alleys,orgutters
atanytime.
• Watermustnotbeusedtofillormaintainlevelsindecorativefountains,
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• Swimmingpoolsmustnotbefilledoremptiedunlessitisafirst
fillingofanewpool,ornecessaryleakrepairworkisbeing
performed.
• Waterleaksfromexteriororinteriorplumbingmustberepaired
immediately.
• Watermustnotbeallowedtoflowwithoutreasonableuse.
• Nowashingofvehiclesofanykindexceptwithahand-heldbucket
orahoseequippedwithashut-offnozzle.
• Restaurantsmustservewateronlyuponrequestandpostsignage
indicatingthisrestriction.
Retrofit Upon Sale Ordinance (SMMC 7.18.050) • WhensellingresidentialandcommercialpropertyinSantaMonica,
youarerequiredtoreplacenon-efficienttoilets,showerheads,and
faucetswithwater-efficientfixtures.CalltheBay Saver Program toll
freeat(866)728-3229 or sustainablesm.orgforacertificateof
compliance.
Water-Wise Gardening (see page 50)
Resources • Metropolitan Water District:(213)217-6000 or www.mwdh2o.com
• Be Water Wise:DiscovertheromanceandbeautyofCalifornia-friendly
landscaping,visitwww.bewaterwise.com.
• California Urban Water Conservation Council:(916) 552-5885
or www.cuwcc.org.
• Water Use It Wisely:www.wateruseitwisely.com.
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Get InvolvedTherearemanywaystoget
involved.Inadditionto
volunteeringatalocalor
nationalnonprofitorganization
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inSantaMonica’snumerous
innovativecommunityout-
reachprograms.From
participatinginalocal
chapterof“Sustainable
Works”toworkingwiththe
schoolgardenprograms,you
cangetinvolved!
• Sustainable Works:
Offerscitysponsored
residentialandbusiness
sustainabilityprograms
tohelpsavemoneyand
improvethecommunity.
Formoreinformation
call(310)458-8716.orvisit
www.sustainableworks.org
• The Center for
Environmental and Urban
Studies at Santa Monica
College:Housesan
environmentallibraryopentothepublicandsponsorsan
environmentallectureseries.Thephysicalstructureofthe
Centerisalsoanexampleof“green”buildingtechniques.
Formoreinformationcall(310)434-3909.
• Sustainable City Plan:Acomprehensiveplandesignedtopro-
tectandenhancelocalresources,safeguardtheenvironmentand
humanhealth,andstrengthenthecommunityandlocaleconomy.
Formoreinformationcallthecity’s Office of Sustainability and the
Environmentat(310)458-2227 orvisitwww.smepd.org.
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• Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs
Committee:Promotesanenvironmentally,sociallyandeconomically
sustainablecommunity.Formoreinformationcall(310)393-9825.
• Green Business Certification:Certifyyourbusinessandjointhemost
prestigiousbusinessesinSantaMonica.Formoreinformationcall
(310)458-8716 x2orvisitwww.sustainableworks.org.
• Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA):AjointventureoftheCityof
SantaMonicaandtheSantaMonicaChamberofCommerce.TheSQA
recognizeslocalbusinessesthatmakesignificantachievementsin
sustainableeconomicdevelopment,socialresponsibilityandstew-
ardshipofthenaturalandbuiltenvironments.Formoreinformation
contacttheEnvironmentalProgramsDivisionat(310)458-2227or
visitwww.smsqa.com.
• SMMUSD School Gardens Program:Providesorganicgardensat
SantaMonicapublicschools.Formoreinformationcall
(310)450-8338 x259or(310)458-8916.
• Earth Share:EarthShareisapayroll-deductionfundraising
organizationfortheenvironment.Formoreinformationcall
(800)895-3863 or visit www.earthshare.org.
Architects, Designers + Planners
for Social Responsibility
(310)441-4162
www.adpsr.org
Audubon Society
National Headquarters:
NationalAudubonSociety
700Broadway
NewYork,NY10003
(212)979-3000
www.audubon.org
or
Santa Monica Bay Chapter:
www.smbas.cjb.net
CA Coastkeeper Alliance
POBox3156
Fremont,CA94539
Phone:(510)770-9764
www.cacoastkeeper.org
California League
of Conservation Voters
(310)441-4162
www.ecovote.org
Coalition for Clean Air
811West7thSt.
Suite1100
LosAngeles,CA90017
(213)630-1192
www.coalitionforcleanair.org
Co-op America
(800)58-GREEN
www.coopamerica.org
Earth Share
3400InternationalDriveN.W.
Suite2K
Washington,DC20008
(800)875-3863
(240)333-0300
www.earthshare.org
Environmental Defense
3250WilshireBlvd.,#1400
LosAngeles,CA90010
(213)386-5501
or
National Headquarters:
257ParkAvenueSouth
NewYork,NY10010
(212)505-2100
FAX(212)505-2375
www.edf.org
Environment Now
2515WilshireBlvd.
SantaMonica,CA90403
(310)829-5568
www.environmentnow.org
Global Green U.S.A.
2218MainSt.,2ndFloor
SantaMonica,CA90405
(310)581-2700
FAX(310)581-2701
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Local & National Environmental Organizations
Heal the Bay
14449thSt.
SantaMonica,CA90401
(310)451-1500
FAX(310)496-1902
TollFree(800)HEALBAY
www.healthebay.org
Los Angeles County
Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)
634S.SpringStreet,#821
LosAngeles,CA90014
(213)629-2142
www.labikecoalition.org
Natural Resources
Defense Council
13142ndStreet
SantaMonica,CA90401
(310)434-2300
or
National Headquarters:
40W.20thStreet
NewYork,NY10011
(212)727-2700
www.nrdc.org
National Wildlife
Federation
11100WildlifeCenterDrive
Reston,VA20190
TollFree(800)822-9919
www.nwf.org
Oceana
6030WilshireBlvd.
Suite400
LosAngelesCA90036
(323)936-8242
FAX(323)936-2320
or
National Headquarters:
2501MStreet,NW#210
WashingtonDC20037
(202)833-3900
FAX(202)833-2070
TollFree:(877)7-OCEANA
www.oceana.org
Ocean Conservation Society
P.O.Box12860
MarinadelRey,CA90295
(310)822-5205
FAX(310)822-5729
www.oceanconservation.org
Physicians for
Social Responsibility
617OliveSt.,Suite810
LosAngeles,CA90014
(213)689-9170
FAX(213)689-9199
or
National Headquarters:
1875ConnecticutAve.,N.W.
Suite1012,
Washington,D.C.20009
(202)667-4260
FAX(202)667-4201
www.psr.org
Population Connection
(Formerly known as)
Zero Population Growth
1400SixteenthStreet,N.W.
Suite320
Washington,D.C.20036
(202)332-2200
FAX(202)332-2302
Tollfree(800)POP-1956
www.populationconnection.org
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Rainforest Action Network
221PineStreet
Suite500
SanFrancisco,CA94104
(415)398-4404
FAX(415)398-2732
www.ran.org
Santa Monica BayKeeper
P.O.Box10096
MarinaDelRey,CA90295
(310)305-9645
www.smbaykeeper.org
Sierra Club
3435WilshireBlvd.
Suite320
LosAngeles,CA90010
(213)387-4287
FAX(213)387-5383
www.angeleschapter.org
or
National Headquarters:
85SecondStreet
2ndFloor
SanFranciscoCA94105-3441
(415)977-5500
FAX(415)977-5799
www.sierraclub.org
Surfrider Foundation
South Bay Surfrider:
P.O.Box3825
ManhattanBeach,CA90266
InfoLine:(310)535-3116
(310)451-1010
or
Malibu Surfrider:
P.O.Box953
Malibu,CA90265
(310)451-1010
or
Surfrider Foundation USA:
P.O.Box6010
SanClemente,CA92674-6010
(949)492-8170
FAX(949)492-8142
www.surfrider.org
TreePeople
12601MulhollandDrive
BeverlyHills,CA90210
(818)753-4600
www.treepeople.org
Union of Concerned Scientists
(310)441-4162
www.ucsusa.org
Windows-On-Our-Waters
2515WilshireBlvd.
SantaMonica,CA90403
(310)829-1229
FAX(310)829-6820
www.windowsonourwaters.org
World Wildlife Fund
125024thStreet,N.W.
Washington,DC20037
(800)CALL-WWF
www.worldwildlife.org
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Other Environmentally Responsible Products & ServicesTheCityofSantaMonica’sEnvironmentalPurchasingGuidelineshelpcity
staffdeterminewhichproductsarethemostenvironmentallyresponsible.
“Environmentallyresponsible”canmeanavarietyofthings,fromrecycled
contenttolesstoxic.Herearesomeofthepointscitystaffconsiderwhen
makingpurchasingdecisions:
• Aretherawmaterialsderivedfromarenewableresource?
• Doestheproductproducepollution?
• Istheproducthazardous?
• Istheproductreusable?Recyclable?
• Doestheproductrequirespecialdisposalduetohazardousor
otherproperties?
• Isthemanufacturerincompliancewithallenvironmentalregulations?
• Doesproductionoftheproductbenefitthelocaleconomy?
Formoreinformationonpurchasingenvironmentallyresponsibleproducts,
calltheOffice of Sustainability and the Environmentat(310)458-2255.
Paper Products and Office SuppliesLookforproductswithpost-consumerrecycledcontentandtree-freefibers
suchasdenim,kenaf,orhemp.
• The Real Earthisalocalretailerthatsellsenvironmentallyfriendly
paperproductsandofficesupplies.Contact(310)457-6331orvisit
www.treeco.comforinformationandacatalog.
• The Real Goods Trading Corporationsellsenvironmentallyfriendly
productsforthehome.Contact(800)762-7325orvisit
www.realgoods.comfortheiron-linecatalog.
• Staplessellsenvironmentallyfriendlypaperproductsand
officesupplies.Contact(310)828-77795orvisit
www.staples.com.1610WilshireBlvd.
Clothes CleanersLookfor“wetcleaning”ordrycleaningwithouttheuseof
perchloroethlyne.
• Cleaner by Nature:(310)315-1520. 2407 Wilshire Blvd.
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GrocersLookfororganic,hormone-free,locallygrownfoodsat:
• Coopportunity:(310)451-8902. 1525 Broadway Ave.
• One Life Natural Foods:(310)392-4501. 3001 Main Street.
• Santa Monica Farmers’ Markets:(310)458-8712or
www.smgov.net/farmers_market.
• Trader Joes:(310)581-0253. 3212 Pico Blvd.
• Whole Foods:(310)395-4510. 500 Wilshire Blvd.or
(310)576-4707. 1425 Montana Ave. or
(310)315-0662. 2201 Wilshire Blvd. or
(310)566-9480. 225 Lincoln Blvd.
CosmeticsFindnewwaystolookgoodandtoprotectyourhealth.
• The Campaign for Safe Cosmeticsmaintainsalistofcompanies
whohavesignedacompactforsafecosmetics.
Visitwww.safecosmetics.org.
• The Environmental Working Groupmaintainsadetailedwebsite
regardingchemicalexposurefromcommonhousholdproducts.
Visitwww.ewgorg.andsearchcosmeticsfor“SkinDeep”report.
Re-refined OilUsingre-refinedoilreducestheenvironmentalimpactsassociatedwith
oilexploration,reducestheamountofusedoilburnedasfuel,and
helpstoclosetherecyclingloop.
• Jiffy Lube:(310)392-1994. 2344 Pico Blvd.
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Resources• Clean City U.S.A.:Environmentalcommercialpressurewashing.
Contactthemat(310)264-7829.
• Co-op America’s National Green Pages, 1999,providesinformationon
productsandservicesincludinghomeproducts,communitydevelopment,
gardeningandfarming,pestcontrolandmore.Containsguidelinesfor
sociallyresponsibleinvestingandaspecialsectiononsustainablypro-
ducedforestproducts.ContactCo-opAmericaat (800)58-GREEN, FAX
(202)331-8166orwww.greenpages.org. 1612 K Street NW, Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20006.
• Ecco Bellaprovidescleaningproducts,petproducts,skincareand
naturalhealingproducts.Contactthemat(877)696-2220, FAX
(973)696-9666orwww.ecobella.com.
1123Route23South,Wayne,NJ07470forinformationandacatalog.
• Gaiamsellsrecycledpaperproducts,cottonclothing,compostbins
andotherproductsforthehome.Contactthemat(800)456-1177or
www.gaiam.com.
• The Natural Choicesellsbuildingproducts,lead-painttestkitsand
children’sartsupplies.Contact(800)621-2591or
www.bioshieldpaint.comforacatalog,orwritetothemat
1365 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505.
• The Real Goods Trading Corporationsellsenvironmentally
friendlyproductsforthehome.Contact(800)762-7325or
www.realgoods.comfortheiron-linecatalog.
• Seventh Generation:Manufacturerofenvironmentallyfriendlycleaning
products.www.seventhgen.com.
• Center for a New American Dreamoffersinformationonsustainable
livingandbuying.Contact(877)683-7326 orwww.newdream.com.
Formoreinformationonalternativeproducts,calltheOffice of
Sustainability and the Environmentat458-2255.
Thisisonlyapartiallistofenvironmentalproductsandservicesavailable
toSantaMonicaresidents.Thecitydoesnotendorsetheproductsor
servicesprovidedinthislist.
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hot #s Pollution Prevention Hotline (310)458-8945Reportenvironmentalviolations:
Dial 1 forChemicalRelease/AbandonedChemicals
Dial 2forIllegalWashdowns
Dial 3forBlockedStormdrains
Dial 4forConstructionProjectDebris
Dial 5forWaterWasting
Dial 6 forAbandonedTrash
Dial 7forBrokenWaterMain
Dial 8forMechanicalLeafBlowers
TheHotlinealsoprovidesspecificinformationontheabovetopics.
City Hall On-Call (310)458-8999 24hourautomatedinformation
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Formoreinformationcontact(310)458-2213 orvisitsustainablesm.org
