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E-NEWSLETTER
March 3, 2023
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WASTE AND RECYCLING ROUTE REVIEWS BEGIN THIS MONTH | |
Waste and recycling route reviews begin this month and will continue on an ongoing basis. Route reviews are random, periodic visual audits of curbside garbage, recycling, and organics cans to encourage residents to recycle right.
During route reviews, City of Folsom Waste and Recycling staff will open curbside bins to review materials and may slightly adjust items on top. Staff will leave “Keep up the good work” tags on cans that contain accepted recyclables and organics. Cans with more than 10% visible contamination will receive an “Oops” tag. There are no fines associated with the route review process in 2023.
California state law SB 1383 requires jurisdictions to conduct route reviews. The City of Folsom route reviews are an opportunity to educate the community about recycling and leave real-time, actionable feedback through bin tags. Material will never be removed from the cans, and cans will only be reviewed when they are placed curbside for service. Waste and Recycling staff members will be working in groups or pairs, wearing high-visibility vests and identification badges.
Not sure what to recycle? Download the City of Folsom’s free Waste Collection app by searching ‘waste collection’ in the app store. For more information, visit www.folsom.ca.us/wastecollection.
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MEET WITH THE MAYOR
Drop in and meet with Mayor Rosario Rodriguez Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss your ideas, issues, and concerns.
Folsom City Hall, Mayor’s Office (Second Floor)
50 Natoma Street
Call 916-475-6474 for an appointment; walk-ins are also available.
On the rare occasion the Mayor is unavailable, the office will be staffed by another member of the city council or a senior member of the city staff.
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CITY OF FOLSOM HOSTS FREE LANDSCAPE FESTIVAL MARCH 25 | |
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Learn how to care for your landscape and trees while reducing your water use at the Folsom Landscape Fest on Saturday, March 25.
The free, family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mangini Ranch Elementary School, 4640 Sparrow Drive, Folsom. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations, free resources and giveaways, and family-friendly activities.
- Learn from experts about efficient irrigation practices, landscape design, tree care, water wise plants, city water rebates, green waste recycling, and more.
- City water conservation specialists will provide demonstrations and information about water-efficient technologies such as weather-based irrigation controllers, moisture sensors, and drip irrigation systems.
- The City of Folsom Waste & Recycling team will provide free kitchen pails for collecting food scraps and have an interactive sorting activity to help residents learn how to properly sort their waste.
- The Sacramento Tree Foundation will offer tree care tips, master gardeners will be on location to answer questions, and Green Acres Nursery & Supply will host an informational booth.
- Meet with city officials and public safety personnel.
- Free compost and wood chips will be available nearby at the future Prospector Park park site at 4578 Sparrow Drive. Piles are self-serve and require residents to bring their own shovels and containers to load and transport compost and mulch.
Families are encouraged to bring their children to the festival; games and activities will be available. The Mr. Leaky mascot will makes special appearances, and the Folsom Public Library will host an activity booth for children and offer story times at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants may take part in raffles throughout the event. Attendees may purchase food, beverages, or treats from food trucks.
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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB?
Folsom Parks & Recreation is Hiring!
Folsom Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for a variety of summer job opportunities, including staff for youth and teen summer camps; zoo camp counselors; skate, bike park, and sports monitors; park aides; a variety of positions for the Andy Morin Sports Complex; and lifeguard, swim instructor, café and party staff, and front office assistants at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Many of these positions fill quickly, and interviews begin in March. Learn more about the positions and apply at www.folsom.ca.us/hr.
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LOVE MY MOM FAMILY FITNESS EVENT | |
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The 9th annual Love My Mom 5K and Kids’ Dash takes place Sunday, May 7. This popular event that celebrates family and community is presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Palladio and Kaiser. New this year: the 5K course finish line and post-race festivities move to the Palladio Piazza. The starting line will still be located by Whole Foods, and the course route is fast and flat, making it an ideal route for runners, walkers, and stroller striders–leashed dogs are welcome, too. The fun Kids’ Dash for ages 10 and under will be held prior to the start of the 5K, with medals awarded to all registered participants.
Participants in the 5K will be electronically timed and special awards will be presented to top finishers in a variety of categories including single and double strollers, top mom, top female, and top male.
All registered 5K participants will receive a custom dry-fit shirt and unique commemorative finisher’s medal. At the finish area, all participants can explore vendor booths, enjoy DJ music, and refuel with light refreshments. Save on registration: use code “CityNews” for a $5 discount on each 5K registration at raceroster.com.
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UPGRADE TO A “SMART” SPRINKLER CONTROLLER | |
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Upgrade to a new Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller for only $74.99 through an instant rebate offered by the City of Folsom in partnership with the Regional Water Authority and local water providers.
The Rachio 3 Controller acts like a thermostat for your sprinklers, using local weather conditions to adjust how long your sprinklers run. The controller automatically reduces sprinkler runtimes when the weather is cooler and increases them when the temperatures rise. You can also manage the controller from your smartphone with the Rachio app.
The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller typically retails for more than $200 for an eight-zone or 16-zone system but is being offered at a reduced rate of $74.99. Installation is not included but is an easy do-it-yourself task.
Rebates are available for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Rebate details, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available on the City of Folsom website.
For more information or for help installing the controller, contact the City of Folsom Water Conservation Team at 916-461-6174 or waterconservation@folsom.ca.us.
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GOLD LINE LIGHT RAIL SERVICE DISRUPTION MARCH 4 and 5 | |
Sacramento Regional Transit is in the process of updating the light rail network with its Light Rail Modernization Project. This project will modernize the light rail system with new low-floor light rail vehicles, updated station platforms and a “passing track” in Folsom to provide 15-minute service.
Light Rail service disruptions are planned for the weekend of Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5. A bus bridge will be in place between the Power Inn and 29th Street stations. Light rail service on the Gold Line will operate between Power Inn and Historic Folsom stations and between 29th Street and Sacramento Valley stations.
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LIBRARY’S LEGO BUILDING CONTEST DRAWS OVER 100 ENTRIES | |
The 4th annual Lego Building Contest, held Saturday, February 25 at the Folsom Public Library, garnered a record-setting number of entries. Children of all ages, teens, and families entered 103 original creations for the competition. Winners in the different age categories received prizes that included a Lego gift card, certificate, and prize ribbon. More than 300 people attended the event and voted for the crowd favorite. |
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PG&E ONLINE TOOLS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | |
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With winter in full swing, PG&E customers may be using more energy to heat their homes as temperatures drop. At the same time, the prices that PG&E pays for the natural gas it delivers to its customers have been rising this year, driven by higher demand and tighter supplies on the West Coast.
PG&E provides additional information about higher gas bills on its Currents website. The site also has information about the California Climate Credit. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently approved distributing the credit as soon as possible, instead of the annual April timeframe, to help offset higher than normal bills. For natural gas residential customers, the credit will be $52.78, and for electric residential customers, the credit will be $38.39. Customers who receive both services will receive a total credit of $91.17.
Here are tools that PG&E customers can use now to manage winter bills:
- Make sure you’re on the right rate plan: View your personalized Rate Plan Comparison to find the best rate plan for how your household uses energy.
- Keep bills predictable: Level out monthly payments and offset high seasonal bills with Budget Billing, a free tool that averages your annual energy costs to help manage monthly bills.
- Flexible payment arrangements: Extend your bill due date or make a payment arrangement. Access your online account for details.
Customers struggling to pay their bills can learn more about the following programs:
Customers may qualify for several programs at once and can start applying or enrolling now.
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