Thousand Oaks, CA
Home MenuThe Sustainability Division falls under the Public Works Department and is responsible for 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 in environmental leadership and employs over 60% alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, and encourages the use of bicycles and public transit.
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 news articles. Through implementation of these plans, the Division is striving to reduce the environmental impact of our community.
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Bulky Item Pickup
June 2021. What do you do with large items that you no longer have a use for?
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Learn How to Create an Edible Ornamental Garden
May 2021. Edible gardens are rapidly growing in popularity. They combine beautiful outside landscaping with the benefits of growing food you can eat. People of all ages can participate, and kids love to eat things they have grown. Learn how edible flowers, herbs, ornamental vegetables and ...
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Concerned about Climate Change? Help Us Take Action.
May 2021: The City hosted the final Stakeholder Group meeting to discuss potential strategies to include in the City’s Climate and Environmental Action Plan. The focus was on water use, solid waste and recycling, and environmental quality of life issues. Emissions from water use primarily ...
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Charge Ahead with Battery Recycling
May 2021 - You may have noticed a common theme if you’ve read our paint and electronics blog articles: some household hazardous waste (HHW), such as these items, are recyclable. Batteries are no exception!
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