New Melones Tire Collection
In July, SJRCC retrieved 497 tires from the expanding shores of New Melones Reservoir. Currently, New Melones is under 15% water capacity and is exposing debris, including tires. Originally the tires had been placed there for fish habitats, but ever since water levels dramatically decreased they have become an eyesore. SJRCC used cutting grinders and digging tools to retrieve the tires.
Hogan Lake Tire Collection
In August, SJRCC participated in its first spike camp in Valley Springs. The project goal was to retrieve illegally dumped tires at Hogan Lake. SJRCC retrieved a total of 93 tires on this project. The tires were dumped at this location over 30 years ago which made the retrieval labor intensive. SJRCC used pick axes, hard labor and multiple digging tools to retrieve the tires.
E-Waste Collections
This week SJRCC completed a large electronic waste collection at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. The SJRCC collected a total of 3,244 pounds of e-waste. Corps members used metal cages, gaylord boxes, a forklift and a stake side truck to retrieve the material.
Exciting Collaborations
In August, SJRCC joined forces with the San Jose Conservation Corps for the Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. A supervisor and four corpsmembers made the trek out for two days of zero waste event services San Jose style. This was a great chance to see first-hand just how effective San Jose continues to be at running special events.