Can I place bio-plastics and compostable plastics into my compost cart?
No, these materials are NOT accepted in the compost cart because they are not compostable at the facility used by the City.
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Can I place used paper towels, napkins, and tissue in my compost cart?
Yes, absolutely. These items can be composted even if they are wet or stained with food, vegetable oil, or grease. Please do not place paper towels, napkins, or tissue into the recycling!
I do not have a compost cart, what do I do?
Please contact Sonoma Garbage Collectors to obtain your organics cart.
What are the materials that should be placed in my compost cart?
Organic materials to be placed in your compost cart include: Food scraps including solid, semi-solid, and liquid food including fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, bones, poultry, seafood, bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee filters, and fats/oils. Food-soiled paper: uncoated paper soiled by food waste (e.g., napkins, paper towels, paper plates, coffee filters, and other paper and … Continued
What COVID “tier” is Sonoma in, and how will we reopen?
Under the statewide Blueprint for a Safer Economy, California has a four tier structure for reducing COVID-19 with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its rate of new cases and positivity. At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for … Continued
How can I get tested for COVID-19?
Free, convenient, and confidential COVID-19 testing is available for all Sonoma County residents, regardless of documentation status. No ID is required. Everyone is allowed to receive a test, regardless if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Testing prevents the spread of COVID-19 with early detection. Learn more about testing in … Continued
How can I report violations of COVID-19 health orders?
Citizens may report public health order violations within the City of Sonoma by calling code enforcement staff at (707) 565-4240 or by emailing CodeEnforcement@sonomacity.org during normal weekday business hours. Violations can be reported after business hours or on weekends by contacting the Sonoma Police Department at the non-emergency dispatch line at (707) 996-3601. For violations outside of City limits, the County has … Continued
How can those in need get help with groceries or meals?
For upcoming food distribution events, visit our Food Assistance Calendar for Sonoma Valley. You can also call the Food Connections Hotline at Redwood Empire Food Bank at (707) 523-7903 to find services nearby, or call 2-1-1 Sonoma County, a free service that connects you to information about critical health and human services available in the … Continued
Is there help for those experiencing pandemic-related anxiety, stress, or isolation?
The Sonoma County Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Hotline is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week at (707) 576-8181. In addition, the County of Sonoma has launched a local “warm line” that is available to support the community experiencing emotional stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The warm line is available to any County resident experiencing emotional … Continued
How can I learn more about the UGB and Measure W?
For background, visit the Urban Growth Boundary page. For information about Measure W, including the City Attorney’s impartial analysis of the ballot measure, the City Council Resolution, and other frequently asked questions, visit the Measure W page. General information about the November 3 election can be found at the Elections page. If you are a … Continued