More than 50 mosquito species live in California, and 22 species live in Sonoma and Marin Counties.
The Sonoma County Recycling Guide offers comprehensive information about how to recycle or discard unwanted appliances, furniture, toxics, yard waste, construction materials, and most other types of waste products.
California Integrated Waste Management Board
This state Web site presents extensive information about all types of waste-related topics. The CIWMB is the sponsor of the Keep Sonoma Clean illegal dumping project.
SonoMax is a materials exchange program, offering a Web site where Sonoma County businesses or individuals can post ads for materials available or wanted.
Freecycle is another materials exchange. All items offered or requested are exchanged for free. Freecycle operates a user group in the Santa Rosa, California, area.
California Penal Code Section 374.3
This Penal Code explains the ramifications of illegally discarding materials.
Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District
This Web site provides information about common vectors (pests that transmit diseases) in Sonoma County and how to protect yourself from them.
For more information, see the Recycling Guide in the Sonoma County AT&T Yellow Pages® or visit www.recyclenow.org or call the Eco-Desk (707) 565-DESK(3375).