RECYCLING ADVICE

EDITOR: To answer letter writers Patrick Ryan's and John Volz's dilemma in

trying to recycle hazardous waste, I have been doing a lot of planning and

investigating in that area.

In the big AT&T phone book, there is a 28-page Recycling Guide that will

answer about every question you have about the subject.

There is a Community Schedule for Toxics and Hazardous waste pickup. We all

have nearby areas where we can make appointments and take our paint, light

bulbs, batteries, make-up, nail polish, pesticides, old drugs, etc. It is a

delight to rid oneself of these materials that are just laying around taking

up room. And it is satisfying to know that you are at least trying to help the

environment.

For questions not answered anywhere else, call the Eco Desk, 565-3375. They

will call you back and answer about any recycling question you have. Also many

stores take used batteries back. It is all there in the Recycle Guide for

Sonoma County.

I live in Sonoma and have taken my hazardous materials to Kenwood, Glen

Ellen, Boyes Hot Springs, Oakmont and, of course, Sonoma.

I have had no trouble getting an appointment. Call 795-2025 or toll free

(877) 747-1870 for appointments. Save up all your hazardous stuff you want to

get rid of.

Hang in there.

P. DOREEN PROCTOR

Sonoma