Needles, lancets and other "sharps" are safety hazards and cannot be disposed of in the trash or recycling containers under California law. Help protect your family, neighbors and others by using the free Sharps Return Program. A new direct-delivery program provided by Waste Management delivers one Sharps container per year per household at no charge to residents who need and request them. Residents can request a container for sharps by calling Waste Management directly at 949-642-1191, or by visiting one of three participating pharmacies. Visit cityofirvine.org/ep to get additional information.

On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., turn in your unused or expired medication at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Sharps are not accepted at this event but can be taken to  the County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine or residents can make use of the City's free Sharps Return Program.

Drop off locations:

• Irvine Police Department, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

• Kaiser Irvine Medical Center, 6640 Alton Pkwy, Irvine

If you drive a new or used Electric Vehicle (EV), you may be eligible to receive a $450 Clean Fuel Rebate. By driving an EV, you’re contributing to a cleaner energy future. The Clean Fuel Rebate is funded by the State of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program, encouraging the use of clean fuels.
Clean Fuel Rebate Eligibility Requirements

The City of Irvine, with financial support from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Review Committee, recently purchased a water truck and asphalt patch truck powered by compressed natural gas, demonstrating the City's continued commitment to clean transportation. These are one of many alternative fuel vehicles in the City’s fleet. The City is committed to clean transportation and appreciates the support from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Review Committee.

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.
This fall, take the #BeRecycled pledge and join the tens of thousands who have committed to reduce, reuse and recycle, and also buy recycled items. Actions pledged to include recycling plastic bottles and unwanted mail. What action will you take?