OCTOBER 2020
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Plastics Recycling
The development and widespread use of plastics over the last 60 years has fundamentally changed the way we live. From food and beverage packaging, medical supplies, sporting equipment, to a never-ending list of...
City Bans Single-Use Polystyrene Products

At their October 13 meeting Thousand Oaks City Council unanimously approved a ban on some of the most problematic plastic wastes. This action originated from a Council discussion following...

Newly Signed Bill Aims to Eliminate Harmful Rodenticides

Much to everyone’s dismay, anticoagulant rodenticides have been showing up in the news all too often as the cause of death of local wildlife such as mountain lions, bobcats, and...

America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling, is coming up! Every year on November 15, people around the country take the pledge to...

Sustainability and the General Plan
As part of its General Plan update the City held a GPAC (General Plan Advisory Committee) meeting on September 24 on the topic of Sustainability. For those who couldn’t make it to the live session the agenda, presentation, and video recording are....

The City's Sustainability Division is Hiring!
If you, or someone you know, is interested in providing customer service in support of the Sustainability Division, please check out our part time position. Applicants should possess (or be working towards) a bachelor’s degree, be bright and technically-competent, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a good entry-level position for someone interested in pursuing a career in public service and/or Sustainability.

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. Learn more

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