This year’s Mountain View Art & Wine Festival will take on a distinctively “greener” hue. The city’s largest event will include an expanded joint effort between the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, Foothill Disposal Company, Inc. and City of Mountain View to promote recycling during the festival, September 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street.

“We’re excited about this “greening” initiative and, as a leader in the community, we’re committed to making the festival as eco-friendly as possible –– it’s an important step for us,” said Allison Nelson, President/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. “We’re making it easier than ever and hope that festivalgoers and vendors will support our effort to conserve resources by conscientiously recycling.”

Free-standing containers will be positioned throughout the festival route for recycling glass/plastic/aluminum. Additionally, there will be large recycling containers for cardboard and mixed paper as well as glass/plastic/aluminum in a central area for event staff, vendors and sponsors. “It’s our goal to make sure we’re doing everything possible to maximize recycling and minimize trash,” said Nelson.

“We’re delighted and pleased to expand this program with the Chamber of Commerce,” said Pamela Martello, Foothill Disposal General Manager. “It fits in with our efforts to help create a sustainable community, will help to promote recycling and will reduce the amount of garbage placed in landfills.”

The festival is also encouraging the use of public transportation and bicycles to minimize carbon emissions and reduce vehicular traffic. Downtown Mountain View is served by VTA  Light Rail and Bus service as well as Caltrain. The transit center drops riders off at literally at the festival “doorstep”. Bicycle valet parking will be offered by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition at the corner of Castro and Church Streets.

Foothill Disposal Company, Inc. is a leading integrated solid waste management company offering debris box, recycling and garbage services for residential and commercial customers in Mountain View. For additional information, please go to http://www.foothilldisposal.com.