In an effort to lead the city toward more green alternatives and sustainability, the California City of Pleasanton will now accept used and unwanted batteries for recycling. Residents can drop off batteries in collection boxes located at any one of 5 locations located throughout the city.
Each site is equipped with a battery recycling station with three color-coded containers. Each station has posted instructions and the appropriate supplies to collect the following types of batteries:
- Alkaline batteries
- Carbon zinc (heavy duty) batteries
- Rechargeable batteries
- Disposable lithium batteries
Battery recycling has been mandated in California since February 2006 to stem the chemical leaching of used batteries into the water supply and landfills. Most AA, AAA, C, D, 9-Volt, and Button batteries contain heavy metals including lead, cadmium, nickel, mercury, and other toxic materials that can cause disorders to the human reproductive system, as well as kidney, liver, and neurological disorders/dysfunction.
City staff will be responsible for the weekly collection of the containers from the stations, and transferring them to the Alameda County Household Waste site in Livermore, California.
The designated drop off sites in Pleasanton are:
- City of Pleasanton Operations Service Center, 3333 Busch Road
- Pleasanton City Hall Lobby, 200 Old Bernal Road
- Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd
- Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Road
- Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Station No. 2, 6300 Stoneridge Mall Road
For more information, contact the Support Services Division of the City of Pleasanton at (925) 931-5580.
GO GREEN!
The year is half-over, but its not too late to remind you that each year you are eligible to receive a FREE copy of your consumer credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax will provide these to you at NO CHARGE.
Go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com to obtain your FREE reports. There is no credit card information required on this site to obtain your reports. (There are other sites out there that say they are free, but they will ask for credit card information before giving you access to your information.)
All sites will offer access to Credit Scores and there is usually a fee for that report. It may be worth the cost to keep an eye on your credit score, especially if you are planning on buying a home in the near future. Also if you are trying to repair credit problems, you can periodically check your score to determine how your score is improving over time.
You will have the opportunity to download your report from all three credit bureau reports at once, or you can download one (of your choice), and revisit the site at a later time to download another. Some credit professionals suggest downloading one every 4 months to keep an eye on changes throughout the year. Whichever method you choose, this is a valuable tool!
In some cases, if the system is unable to identify you online, you may be required to order your report via phone or mail. If this happens to you, simply follow the online instructions for obtaining the phone number, or the appropriate form to download and mail. You will receive your credit report in the mail usually within 2 weeks.
You can also download forms to correct errors, dispute incorrect information, and/or remove outdated information.
Hope you found this information useful!
As of today, July 10, 2009 there are 232 Active listings on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Pleasanton.
There are 159 Pending sales (58 of which are Pending Subject to Lender Approval as they are a Short Sale/Potential Short Sale).
From the period of July 1 – July 10, 2009, there were 16 Closed sales (escrow closed) with an average time of 42 Days on Market (DOM).
The lowest priced home in Pleasanton is at 4614 Cochise Court; it is a 2 Bedroom/1 ½ Bathroom, approx. 988 sq.ft. Townhouse offered at $255,000 (DOM 106).
The highest priced home in Pleasanton is at 3040 West Ruby Hills Drive; it is a 7 Bedroom/9.5 Bath, 6-car garage home, approx. 14,586 sq.ft. Single-Family residence offered at $10,000,00 (DOM 71).
As a California licensed real estate Broker I am constantly researching the market and analyzing home prices so I can serve you with the latest and most accurate information. As always, I offer my services to you as your neighborhood real estate specialist. For more information, contact me, or visit my website at: www.PattyManzi.com.
Here are some grill safety tips to help protect you and your family during this summer season!
- Designate the grilling area a “No Play Zone” keeping kids and pets away until grill equipment is completely cooled off.
- Before using your grill, position it at least 10 feet away from other objects, including the house and any shrubs or bushes.
- Only use starter fluid made for barbecue grills when starting a fire in a charcoal grill. Never use gasoline or any other flammable substance.
- Before using a gas grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line to be sure it is working properly and not leaking.
- Never use a match to check for leaks. If you detect a leak, immediately turn off the gas and don’t attempt to light the grill again until the leak is fixed.
- Never bring a barbecue grill indoors, or into any unventilated space. This is both a fire hazard and a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
So remember, be safe and enjoy your grilling season!
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