Video Public Service Announcements (PSA)

3,000 Mile Myth: Used motor oil poses a great risk to the environment. With better made cars and the rise of synthetic oils, the 3,000 mile standard oil change is not always recommended. Today’s automakers state that drivers may go for longer distances between oil changes with no harm to the car’s engine. In 2008, the Ford Motor Company announced a recommendation that motorists change the oil every 7,500 miles for 2007 or new vehicles. Drivers are encouraged to check their vehicle owner’s manual for oil change guidelines. Recommendations vary based on vehicle model, make, year, and normal versus severe driving conditions. (Windows Media Audio: 32 Kbps, 0:30 minutes | Audio script), More information...

Drive: A California Integrated Waste Management Board PSA showcasing a vehicle driving through scenic California while reminding travelers to properly maintain their tires. (Windows Media: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese, 282 Kbps, 0:30 minutes | Audio script: English, Spanish, and Chinese)

Family "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle": A California Integrated Waste Management Board PSA showcasing a California family as they teach their children how to reduce, reuse, and recycle in their homes. (Windows Media: English and Spanish, 282 Kbps, 0:35 minutes | Audio script: English and Spanish)

Grasscycling: A California Integrated Waste Management Board PSA showcasing grasscycling, a natural lawn maintenance technique. When mowing, leave grass clippings on the lawn; they will quickly decompose, returning valuable nutrients to the soil. (Windows Media: 282 Kbps, 0:35 minutes | Audio script)

Sharps: The California Integrated Waste Management Board wants consumers to be aware of the new law regarding the proper disposal of used medical sharps waste such as pen needles, intravenous needles, and lancets for testing blood sugar. The Medical Waste Management Act (SB 1305, Figueroa, Chapter 64, Statutes of 2006) requires home-generated sharps to be placed in approved containers for transport and disposal. To find a location for disposal of home-generated sharps, access the Medical Waste Disposal Directory. (Windows Media Audio: 32 Kbps--English [0:35 minutes], Spanish, [0:31 minutes], Cantonese [0:22 minutes], Mandarin [0:25 minutes] | Audio script: English and Chinese). For more information, please visit the CIWMB Sharps website.

Used Oil: A California Integrated Waste Management Board PSA showcasing, how to easily identify drop off and recycle locations for used oil. (Windows Media: English [282 Kbps, 0:42 minutes] and Spanish [282 Kbps, 0:37 minutes]).