Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability Division Mission

The City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability Division is committed to the preservation of Ventura's environment through innovative waste reduction and pollution prevention programs, including effective public education and outreach for residents and businesses. Click on a program area below for more information.

Program Areas

Sustainable Ventura Residential Recycling Business Recycling Educational Outreach

Household Hazardous Waste Stormwater

Upcoming Events

May 19 - Green Job Summit at City Hall, 10:00am-2:30pm, FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

May 19 - Truckfest sponsored by Ventura Neighborhood for Learning, 9:00am-2:00pm

May 25 - Ocean Friendly Gardens - Assistance Party

June 2 - Summer Fest - FREE FUN for the Family - 9:00am-3:00pm

July 4 - Street Fair

Third Saturday of every month - Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

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Environmental Sustainability Division Projects

Diverting Ventura's waste to useful purposes through recycling is one example of conserving our resources and enhancing our environment. The Environmental Sustainability Division oversees an array of projects and community-based programs including Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Household Hazardous Waste Collections, Electronic Waste Recycling, Used Motor Oil and Paint Recycling, Reuse and Source Reduction, Commercial Recycling and Composting. We are also responsible for administering the City's agreements with E.J. Harrison and Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Agreements. If we can assist you, please call us at 652-4525.

Every Day Is Earth Day In Ventura

Stewarding natural resources and doing our part to reduce our environmental impact is not a one day affair. It's a continuous way of life.

That's why the City of Ventura has dedicated not only one day to Earth Day, but every day. We are committed to making all facets of our organization and community sustainable -- from the products we purchase, the policies we establish, the paper we print on, and the types of services we offer. Will you join us?

News

Balboa Middle School receives 2011 Green School Award for Recycling Skils and Horticulture

Schools Look at Lunch Waste - NPR interview with Lance Arrozco - Find out about schools who are learning about green practices at lunch.

Mutt Mitt Program Sponsorship Information - Find out about how to become a sponsor for this valuable community program.

Green School Award Winners - Which schools have been recognized for their green practices.

NEW California State Green Building Codes as of January 1, 2011

Is it true I can safely dispose of my businesses electronic waste FREE?

Think GREEN and consider these useful tips that can also save money!

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City of Ventura Phone Reference List

Emergency Only

Fire, Police, Paramedics or Highway Patrol 911

City of Ventura

City Information (General) 654-7800
Environmental Sustainability Division 652-4525
Ventura Police & Fire 339-4300
Water Conservation 652-4567

Ventura County

County Information 654-5000
County Environmental Health 654-2813
County Waste Management Division 658-4321

CRV Beverage Container

Recycling Locations 1-800-RECYCLE
Gold Coast Recycling 642-9236

Other Important numbers

1-800-CLEANUP
Master Gardener Help Line 645-1455
Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report 805) 662-6555 Webpage: www.ventura.org/env_hlth/ocean.htm
Poison Control Center (800) 876-4766
E.J. Harrison 805-647-1414 (Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Services)

Become a Mutt-Mitt Sponsor!

"Doo" the right thing! Become a Mutt Mitt Station Sponsor

HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL!
Ventura's Mutt Mitt Program helps to keep our beautiful parks, beaches, public areas and ocean clean by providing degradable pet waste pick-up bags at dispensing stations throughout the City. With over 10,000 licensed dogs in the City of Ventura, and one million people visiting our popular parks annually, there's definitely a need to encourage everyone to "Doo the Right Thing!"