The City of Palm Springs has a variety of sustainability and recycling programs. Click the topics on the left for more information on each. Below is some of the latest news on program activities . . .
Community Garden Dedication December 19
On Thursday December 19th at 11:30 AM, the City of Palm Springs will hold a dedication ceremony at the Community Garden behind DeMuth Park to honor former Sustainability Manager, Michele Mician. We encourage everyone who knew or worked with Michele to take part. Michele was responsible for starting the Community Garden in addition to so many other City sustainability initiatives. We will begin at 11:30 with remarks from City staff, unveil the new plaque of the renamed garden, and encourage participants to share their thoughts about Michele’s lasting legacy. There will be an informal reception after the ceremony at the DeMuth Community Center.
Please contact Patrick Tallarico (Patrick.tallarico@palmspringsca.gov) if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
Single-use Plastic Food Ware Ordinance Development
Recycling Buy-back Facility Closure
rePlanet operated recycling buy-back facilities across the valley. Unfortunately, due to changes in recycling materials markets, they were forced to close. Palm Springs residents interested in getting money for their CRV bottles and cans can take them to Palm Springs Recycling at 280 W Oasis Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 or their Cathedral City location 36630 Sunair Plaza, Cathedral City, CA 92234.
New Water Conservation Rebates Announced from Desert Water Agency
DWA recently announced new water conservation rebates for home owners and businesses interested in converting from turf to desert landscapes and for improving irrigation system performance. Visit DWA's Website today for details.
New Battery Recycling Program
The City of Palm Springs is launching a new battery recycling program that allows residents and visitors to drop off their used batteries and small electronics at one of seven convenient locations throughout the city.
This program fills an important gap in public and private recycling programs. Batteries that are in many common electronic devices such as watches, hearing aids, clocks, computer peripherals, and cameras are considered household hazardous waste and must not be placed in trash or in recycling containers. Please click on the Battery Recycling Program link to the left for more details about the program.
Gasoline Leaf Blower Ordinance
The City has started issuing citations to those residents and businesses in violation of the leaf blower ordinance. The Leaf Blower Ordinance link on the left will take you to the latest information about incentive programs if you still need to switch to electric.
Below are direct links to the residential and commercial incentives for moving to electric equipment.
Click here to download and share our latest enforcement flyers!
Ordenanza del soplador de hojas de gasolina
La Ciudad ha comenzado a emitir citas a los residentes y empresas en violación de la Ordenanza del soplador de hojas. El enlace de la Ordenanza del soplador de hojas a la izquierda le llevará a la información más reciente sobre los programas de incentivos si todavía necesita cambiar a electricidad.
A continuación, se encuentran enlaces directos a los incentivos residenciales y comerciales para mudarse a equipos eléctricos.
Haga clic aquí para descargar y compartir nuestros últimos folletos de cumplimiento!
Professional Landscapers
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has released their 2019 Lawn and Garden Equipment Incentive and Exchange Program. You can exchange your gasoline-powered leaf blower for an electric blower at a reduced price! Follow this link for more information.
Jardineros profesionales y paisajistas
Palm Springs Residents
Follow this link for information on a residential electric leaf blower rebate exchange program.
Residentes de Palm Springs
Siga este enlace para obtener información sobre un programa residencial de intercambio de reembolsos de soplador de hojas eléctrico.
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To report Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blower violations, call the
Code Enforcement Hotline: 760 778 8434.
Para reportar violaciones de soplador de hojas con motor de gasolina, llame al Línea directa de aplicación de código: 760 778 8434.
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OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY Patrick Tallarico, Manager Daniel DeGarmo, Sustainability Coordinator
3200 E. Tahquitz
Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323-8214 Fax: (760) 322-8325 Facebook: Healthy Planet, Healthy You |
Next Sustainability Commission Meeting:
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 5:00 PM
City Hall, Large Conference Room
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
Standing Subcommittee on Solar and Green Building:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 10:00 AM
City Hall, Economic Development Conference Room
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
Standing Subcommittee on Waste Reduction:
To be determined
City Hall, Economic Development Conference Room
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
Standing Subcommittee on Water Conservation:
Monday, November 25, 2019 - 4:30 PM
City Hall, Economic Development Conference Room
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
Standing Subcommittee on World Environment Day:
Monday, December 2, 2019 - 9:00 AM
City Hall, Economic Development Conference Room
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
You can bring them to City Hall for proper disposal. Follow this link for more information.
Follow the Link Below for More Information:
Plastic Straw and Styrofoam Pollution
The fourth grade class at the Desert Learning Center in Palm Springs along with their teacher, Ms Yada, have produced two Public Service Announcements (PSA) on the dangers of plastic straw and Styrofoam pollution in an effort to save sea turtles. The PSA's were shown to members of the Sustainability Commission and City Council along with presentations from the students. The Sustainability Commission is currently looking at this subject and appreciates the work these students have done. The links below will take you to the PSA's:
https://drive.google.com/a/psusd.us/file/d/1_V8opnq5hF6hCcTi9Q5MiR-zlv3VrXH5/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/a/psusd.us/file/d/1BOpcKlTLTRHyqXqo3O6k4Q9jn_aSpNOy/view?usp=drivesdk
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Learn more about 2019 Energy Code Building Energy Efficiency Standards
What is Zero Net Energy and When will it become effective?
Drop off Hazardous Household Waste and Pick Up Free Building Materials:
Recycling Questions? Contact our Resource Consultant Gary Calhoun, Phone Number 760 574 2582
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information
Coleccio'n de Descehos Peligrosos del Hogar
BIKE RACK HOSTING PROGRAM - GET A FREE BIKE RACK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
BIKE RACK LOCATIONS MAP
Check out the Public Service Announcements for Bike Safety in the City of Palm Springs:
Click here for a Bike Routes & Trails Map
City of Palm Springs Tree Inventory:
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The Sustainability Plan for the City of Palm Springs.
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Do You Need SHARPS Containers and Information on How to Dispose of Them?
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SHARPS Containers
New, Empty SHARPS Containers are available at
City Hall
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way or
Fire Station #2
300 N El Cielo Road
Palm Springs CA 92262
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