Garbage Service Providers
The following entities provide garbage service for the residents of Escambia County and the City of Pensacola.Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (Green/Blue Garbage Cans) - The mission of the Emerald...
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Christmas Recycling Workshops
Solid Waste Management will host three recycling workshops over the holidays to give children a learning experience in recycling. Offered on Thursday, December 27, Wednesday, January 2 and Thursday,...
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Asbestos Procedures
The Perdido Landfill is a Class I Landfill, permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, and as such, is an acceptable site for the disposal of asbestos according to U.S....
View ArticleAvoiding Household Hazardous Waste in Your Home
Many people ask how they can avoid having and using household hazardous waste in their homes. Here are a few tips on avoiding HHW items and some easy recipes for safe and environmentally-friendly...
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Three "R"s of Water - Reuse, Recycle, Reclaim
A practice that extends our limited, finite water resources is, without question, a practice that should be encouraged. Reusing, recycling, and reclaiming water preserves our water resources - our...
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Stormwater and Me! - Keep pollution out of our waters
Stormwater runoff from agricultural lands, from lands that are undergoing urban development and from lands which already are developed, causes significant problems for landowners in its path, for local...
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Stormwater Pollution Solutions
We can all help alleviate stormwater pollution issues. The following ideas are useful for residential and commercial uses.Residential:Lawn Care - Excess fertilizers and pesticides applied to lawns and...
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Seedling Tree Giveaways for Arbor Day
In celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, Escambia County, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) Extension and the Florida Forestry Service (FFS) will be giving away...
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Household Hazardous Waste and End-of-Life Electronics Programs, Regional...
Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) or household chemical waste is collected year round at the Perdido Landfill for no charge for Escambia County residents. We also collect HHW and...
View ArticleEscambia County Recognized by Solid Waste Association of North America
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently announced that the Escambia County Perdido Landfill has been named the winner of the SWANA Bronze Excellence Award in the Communication,...
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