City of Santa Maria Utilities Department

Today we had a swarm of bees relocated away from one of the staff areas at the Regional Landfill. A big "thank you" to Shelly Springer for coming to the rescue. #HappyStaff #HappyBees

Where can you #recycle your used electronics? At the Recycling Park located at the Regional Landfill. Bring up to 4 items for FREE. #Ewaste #SantaMaria

The City of Santa Maria has a current vacancy for a Building Maintenance Specialist (CL/MS) to join its Public Works team. Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/caree/santamaria/classspecs for more information. #Hiring #PleaseShare #SantaMaria

#SantaMaria #Recycling #PleaseShare

In observance of Independence Day, the Santa Maria Regional Landfill at 2065 East Main Street will be closed on Sunday, July 4th and will reopen at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 5th. The Septage Receiving Station at 601 Black Road will be closed on Monday, July 5th and will reopen on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m.

July is a great month to take a break from single-use plastics. Here are some simple tips to try. #PlasticFreeJuly #SantaMaria

Effective Thursday, July 1st, Utility Billing (the division that processes water, sewer, and trash payments) will implement new fees as directed by the #SantaMaria City Council after the City’s year-long User Fee Study. Details at https://tinyurl.com/rzubty9u.

Watch our new water conservation commercial. Learn great tips on outdoor savings. https://youtu.be/Y4GyHyxLEvw via @YouTube #SantaMaria

Artists from #SantaMaria turned City storm drains by the Public Library into works of art. This #stormwater education project is designed to educate residents on the importance of the valuable resource. Storm Drain Murals in Santa Maria https://youtu.be/qvoQK5WUuh0 via @YouTube

This is the last week to get your FREE oil filter vouchers at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. They expire on Saturday, June 26. #SantaMaria #Recycle

It’s #WasteAndRecyclingWorkersWeek. Help us thank the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean. We appreciate the Drivers, Landfill, Wastewater, Water, and all Utilities Team Staff. #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #SantaMaria

It’s back, Downtown Fridays tomorrow night, we’ll be there along with food, music, and a lot of great Utilities information and swag. Details at facebook.com/DTFSANTAMARIA #SantaMaria

Free motor oil filters are available in exchange for used ones! Today (Saturday) the Household Hazardous Waste Facility is open from 9am-3pm. Come by and get a FREE motor oil filter voucher when you drop off a used one! Up to 2 per person. Expires 6/26 #Recycle #SantaMaria

How do you imagine the future of Santa Maria? The City of #SantaMaria invites you to share your ideas at an online Community Visioning Workshop on November 11. Visit http://imaginesantamaria.com to register and learn about the General Plan Update.

Happy #NationalCatDay #Recycle #SantaMaria

Complimentary for Santa Maria residents. Call to reserve your containers today.

Do you have old chargers or plug-in cables? Bring them to E-waste recycling at the Regional Landfill. Don’t throw them in the trash, they contain valuable resources, like copper and aluminum. If dumped in the trash, they can release contaminants like lead and dioxins into the environment. #Recycle

Say hello to the newly enhanced BigBelly solar compactor! The #recycling and refuse station has received new foot pedal doors, eliminating the need to touch the hopper handles. This genius compactor can hold 5 times more than a regular trash container. It’s located at the Transit Center, stop by, and try it out. #SantaMaria

Water-saving tips for the bathroom: Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. Turn off the water while shaving and fill the bottom of the sink with a few inches of water to rinse your razor. Shorten your shower to 5 minutes & install a low-flow showerhead. #WaterSavingWednesday

Join us at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, at https://facebook.com/smrecandparks/ to hear answers about COVID-19 for the Santa Maria community. You may email your question(s) to the City's Public Information Manager at [email protected].

The City intends to host a Facebook Live event during the lunch hour on Wednesday, Oct. 21st to answer COVID-19 questions for the Santa Maria community. You may email your question to the City's Public Information Manager at [email protected]

Today is the #ShakeOut! Will you be participating? Make sure you know what to do during an earthquake #SantaMaria. Learn more: www.earthquake.ca.gov

It’s #NationalFarmerDay! Thank a farmer for the wonderful food that we have. Don’t forget to prevent food waste by buying local, and only what you need. Make sure to store it properly and don’t toss it, compost instead. #SantaMaria

With the weekend approaching, Roy Dugger of the City of Santa Maria Fire Department reminds everyone to stay vigilant about stopping the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay the course by avoiding BBQs and parties. Wear those masks. Keep your family safe.

Think before you wish-cycle. https://bit.ly/Wish-cycling. #SantaMaria