Thousand Oaks, CA
Home MenuThe 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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Pools, Spas, and Water Features – What You Should Know
August 2022. We are well into summer swim season and under current water restrictions there are a few considerations regarding swimming pools and spas that residents should keep in mind.
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Free Landfill Day coming August 13th
August 2022. Do you need to dispose of waste debris from your summer DIY project? Have unwanted bulky items or excess trash? Trimming your trees, shrubs, or removing turf? Load up your waste items and bring them to the Calabasas Landfill for Free Landfill Day on Saturday, August 13th!
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Landscaping for the Future – A Watershed Approach
July 2022. Climate models forecast more severe droughts in the future, but the future has arrived, and we must start adapting now. Landscaping appropriately for our climate is a crucial part of that adaptation since more than half of our local water use is for irrigation.
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Water conservation - How are we doing?
July 2022. After six weeks of water restrictions in the City, you may be wondering how we’re doing. The good news is that we used 30 percent less water in June this year than we did in June last year or in June 2020. The not-so-good news is...
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Watering Slopes and Fuel Mod Zones
Under Level 4 water restrictions conventional spray sprinklers will no longer be permitted after July 31st and will either need to be converted to a low-volume drip system, capped, or turned off. There are three exceptions which allow for continued use of traditional spray sprinklers...
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