May 2020 Sustainability News
Inside this issue: Street Sweeping, Freeway Cleanup, Composting, and Biking
Sweeping Our Streets
One of the things that makes the City of Thousand such a beautiful place to live and work is its cleanliness, including its streets and highways. Since 2012, City street sweeping has been provided by Venco Power Sweeping through our solid waste franchise agreements. Through this arrangement...

Backyard Composting 101
We are all spending more time at home these days and whether you’re interested in going green or searching for your next DIY project, look no further than creating a backyard composting pile. The beauty of backyard composting is that it is simple and cheap, but reaps great rewards. Composting will...

No Better Time to Bike
Southern California has seen its longest streak of good air quality in years this spring as the statewide Stay At Home order kept vehicles off the road. Many took to social media, posting  breath-taking photos  from their backyards of the clear air and bright blue skies during the darkest months. As restrictions begin to...

Upcoming Events & Workshops
PLEASE NOTE: Some city and community events have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. Check the link below to learn which events have been affected as of this date.

Our City Hazardous Waste Facility is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm but its Reuse Store is closed for the time being.

Click the link below to view a list of upcoming FREE eco-events, workshops, weekly hazardous waste disposal events, trash schedule  and more!

Get Informed About Emergency Preparedness!
Click the link below to find out how to prepare in case of emergency and to be notified in case of emergencies and alerts in the city and county.

City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Dept. | Sustainability Division | 805-449-SAVE | gogreen@toaks.org | www.toaks.org/gogreen