Thousand Oaks, CA
Home MenuThe Sustainability Division falls under the Public Works Department and is responsible for the management of solid and hazardous waste, including fire debris removal, and for developing programs to reduce energy and water use. The Division also heads up green business certification, development of a 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 and employs over 60% alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, and encourages the use of bicycles and public transit.
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In 2018, the Division completed a Sustainability Plan for Municipal Operations, and is developing an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions as part of a citywide Climate Action Plan. Stay informed by signing up to receive our monthly e-newsletter and be sure to check this page for regularly updated newsblog articles. Through implementation of these plans, the Division is striving to reduce the environmental impact of our community.
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The Trash Transition
December 2021. A website, newspaper ads, blog articles, mailers to residents, social media chatter, even a podcast – there is lots of talk around town on the transition to the new waste hauler. Let’s help sort this out for you!
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Time to conserve! City Council Declares Water Shortage and Request 15% Water Conservation.
November 2021. Droughts are common in California and the West and we are currently in a severe water deficit. Our reservoirs are extremely low, and the ground is parched and eagerly absorbs rain thus reducing the runoff we need to fill our reservoirs. Thousand Oaks is almost 100% dependent on water
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What to do with Used Cooking Oil
November 2021. Do you love to cook or perhaps deep fry a turkey for the holidays and wonder what to do with all that leftover fat, oil, and grease?
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Environmental Grants from the City are here!
November 2021. The City of Thousand Oaks is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant (CEEG) program from November 10th through December 15th, 2021.
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Recycling Food Waste
November 2021. According to CalRecycle, Californians throw away nearly 6 million tons of uneaten food each year. This is roughly 18 percent of all materials filling local landfills.
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