Questar gas customers can lower their gas bills by using “Thermwise” efficiency practices. In-home energy audits, rebates and federal energy tax credits will be discussed.

The public is invited and should make a reservation for the free program by calling the Board of Realtors at 200-6900.

Members of the Summit County Sheriff’s department will collect unwanted prescription medicines, over the counter medicine, and vitamins. Drop-off of medicines is free.

Prescription medicines should never be flushed down the toilet; neither should vitamins or over-the-counter medicines because they enter the water supply and harm fish and wildlife.

Recycle Utah is holding this prescription medicine event because the new permanent household hazardous waste collection facility at the Three Mile Canyon Landfill in Wanship does not accept prescription medicines.

The County hazmat facility accepts the following household hazardous materials every day the landfill is open:

• Paints, solvents and woodworking supplies including paint thinners and strippers, stains and finishes

• Automotive products including antifreeze, used oil, brake and transmission fluid, car batteries, tires, gasoline, diesel, and fuel additives, solvents, and degreasers

• Household cleaners including polishes and cleaners, drain openers, oven cleaners

• Fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides • Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and neon tubes

• Pool and spa chemicals

• Mercury-containing items including switches, thermostats, smoke detectors and thermometers

• Propane and white gas fuel cylinders • Film developing chemicals, acids insect repellents

• There is no charge for residents to dispose of hazardous waste materials.

The Three Mile Canyon landfill is located off of State Route 32 opposite the Rockport Reservoir and is open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. The landfill is closed Sundays and New Years Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Electronic and computer waste continues to be accepted at Recycle Utah at 1951 Woodbine Way in Park City, seven days a week from 10 am to 4 pm. Recycle Utah is closed the same holidays as the landfill.

For more information contact Recycle Utah at 649-9698 #.

The Park City Board of Realtors Environmental Issues Committee will sponsor a presentation on “Wildfire Concerns and Your Home.”

This free lecture will be held on Thursday, April 24th at 10:30 pm at the Park City Board of Realtors office, 1889 Prospector Avenue.

Dave Ferguson, a wildland urban interface specialist, will discuss defensible space, fire-wise native plants, insurance issues, and building codes.

The program is free and open to the public. Due to the popularity of these free lectures, reservations should be made by calling 200-6900.

Kevin Emerson and Sara Baldwin of Utah Clean Energy will discuss tax credits and incentives available to homeowners and builders for making energy-efficient home improvements. The lecture is free and open to the public.

“We wanted to offer this presentation to all residents because so many people aren’t aware that there are significant dollars available for their home investments,” said Tom Ward, Chair of the Environmental Issues Committee of the Board of Realtors.

The presentation will cover utility incentives for better insulation, heating and cooling systems, appliances and lighting. A discussion of federal tax credits is also included. For more information, call 649-4112.

The Green Building Consultation evenings with experts will be held on Wednesday, February 13th and Wednesday, March 12th beginning at 5 pm at the Recycle Utah, 1951 Woodbine Way in Park City.

Summit County is constructing a new public drop-off center for residents just inside the entrance to the municipal landfill.

The free program is open to the public and will be held at 10 am at the Park City Board of Realtors office, 1889 Prospector Ave.

Larry Wilkins from Envirotherm will give a presentation explaining the capabilities of on-demand water heaters, also called “tankless” water heaters, non-chemical water treatment systems and solar applications. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Recycle Utah at 649-9698.