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The Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the management of solid and hazardous waste, and for developing programs to reduce energy and water use. The Division is also responsible for the development of a Climate and Environmental Action Plan, community energy action plan, and clean energy programs including coordination with the Clean Power Alliance. The City of Thousand Oaks prides itself on environmental leadership, employs over 60% alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, and encourages the use of bicycles and public transit.
Extreme Drought - Water Conservation Regulations in EffectIn 2022 California recorded its driest January through March period on record, entering a third consecutive year of drought. On March 18, 2022, the Department of Water Resources, operator of the State Water Project (SWP), announced that water agencies throughout California should prepare for an allocation of only 5 percent of a full supply for 2022. On April 26, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) declared a Water Shortage Emergency in which they limited outdoor irrigation to one day per week in SWP Dependent Areas effective June 1st. This action affects approximately 6.6 million people, including the City of Thousand Oaks. ** On May 24, 2022, City Council approved Level 4 Conservation Measures effective immediately. One day per week outdoor watering. Click HERE for a list of Level 4 requirements. You can read the staff report HERE and watch the meeting HERE. ** |
2022 WASTE COLLECTION & STREET SWEEPING MAP (ALL CITY)
Collection Day Area Maps: MONDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY - FRIDAY
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Thousand Oaks Transit Moves to Electrify Transportation
January 2023. Last month, Thousand Oaks Transit took delivery of two fully electric, 14-passenger light-duty buses to replace two compressed natural gas (CNG) buses that have been in service since 2014 and have reached the end of their useful life.
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It’s a Good Time to Plant a Native Garden!
January 2023. With all the recent rains and cooler weather, now is the perfect time to plant a native garden. The mild conditions brought by late fall through early spring allow plants to get established before the heat of summer arrives.
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Go Solar NOW
January 2023. Early last year, we posted a blog explaining the benefit of installing solar sooner rather than later in order to qualify for the current (NEM 2.0) tariff rather than the proposed “NEM 3.0” rate. Well, it’s finally happened.
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Holiday Waste Service Reminders
December 2022. As we near the end of 2022, we wanted to send you a few reminders regarding holiday waste collection.
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Backyard Composting for Beginners
December 2022. Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic materials like leaves, grass clippings, and food scraps, into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden and plants.
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