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Project Examples

The following list provides examples of project activities implemented by cities and counties with DOC funds.   To view photo samples, click on the underlined text or links below:

  • This promotional post card was designed by San Mateo County.

  • This curbside brochure was designed by City of Napa – The City has an English and a Spanish version of this brochure. One thing to remember when using container graphics, is make sure you don’t show the product name unless to have permission from the company to use their product.

  • This in-mold signage was used by the City of Napa on its multi-family recycling toters.

  • The City of Santa Cruz used their refuse and recycling trucks to promote bottle and can recycling.

  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Area built recycle bin enclosures at their employee housing facilities.

  • This poster was designed by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

  • The City of San Bernardino designed this banner for special events.

  • This grocery store display was created by the City of Victorville. The display lists general info on CRV, CRV value, eligible containers, curbside recycling info and who to call for the nearest recycling center.

  • Riester-Robb (the DOC public relations contractor) designed this truck wrap for the West Contra Costa IWMB.

  • City of Orange purchased recycled content playground equipment.

  • Oakland provided recycle/trash containers for 25 of its parks.

  • City of Berkeley has major scavenging problems and had Eco-Pop and Forms & Surfaces design this recycle/trash bin.

  • A rural area in Humboldt County (Rio Dell) started a community drop-off collection program at its elementary school which can also be used by the community. The program is still going strong!

  • City of Lancaster purchased an in-ground recycling system for its soccer complex. This in-ground system reduces risks involved with physically handling waste and also reduces the cost to maintain collection bins. A truck outfitted with a special designed crane is used to service the bins.

  • In-ground recycling system similar to Lancaster but it has three different recycling bins to capture paper, trash and beverage containers.

  • Indoor/outdoor recycling bins, collection systems.

  • Your field representative can assist you in identifying projects and activities that will make a  difference in your community.

    You may change or amend any activity listed on the funding request form by submitting a written request to your field representative.