We are committed to reducing the amount of litter present in our streets, storm drains, waterways, and other areas.
We maintain a Long-Term Trash Load Reduction Plan, which describes control measures implemented to attain the 70 percent trash load reduction as of July 1, 2017, and how we continue to work toward the goal of 100 percent trash load reduction.
Our strategy to eliminating litter includes:
In November 2018, we installed our first large-scale Trash Capture Device in the Shoreview neighborhood. The device helps us meet our litter-reduction goals.
Do Your Part
Interested in organizing a group to make a difference? Team Up to Clean Up is a program for neighborhoods to join together to eliminate litter in our streets, storm drains, and waterways. Click the link above to get started.
You don't have to be part of a group to start reducing litter, but to be litter-free we all have to make earth-friendly choices. Here's three ways you can start today to join our efforts to be a waste free city.
- Follow these recycling tips
- Shop green
- Join a cleanup event this year or Adopt a Drain.
Lastly, remember the 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot (compost). We are your recycling advocate. Have questions? Call us at (650) 522-7300.