SJEnvironment

Yesterday we held our annual Vendor Open House virtually to inform construction contractors of upcoming work on the $1.4 billion Capital Improvement Program at the #SanJosé-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, one of the largest public works programs in the south bay. Attendees learned more about the CIP and upcoming projects as well as asked questions about this program and projects. Learn more about the CIP and projects: sjenvironment.org/CIP

It’s #NationalWalkYourDogDay. Get out in your neighborhood or local park and be sure to pick up after your pet or yourself to help keep creeks clean. #keepSJclean #pets

#NationalLoveYourPetDay is tomorrow! Love your pet and the environment by switching to chewable flea and tick meds. Thanks to San Jose Sharks and S.J. Sharkie for helping to spread our message! For more information, visit sjenvironment.org/flea

Thank you Keep America Beautiful for hosting our recycling and waste-related resources on your website to make it easier for residents to find the local information they need. #keepSJclean #RecycleRight #DoBeautifulThings #BeRecycled #SanJose

It's #NationalBatteryDay, #SanJosé. Do you know how to dispose of used batteries? Keep them out of the garbage and recycling. Instead, find a retail drop-off location or make an appointment to dispose of household hazardous waste at HHW.org.

On #NationalActsofKindnessDay kudos to all the SJEnvironment essential workers who contributed to City of San José's 2020 Combined Giving Campaign. All their donations support local charities that benefit the community and residents. Share our post and comment with your own acts of kindness today!

There's nothing spooky about this gaggle of Canadian geese enjoying another beautiful #SanJose fall day. It's important to eat healthy food before snacking on treats this weekend! #fallseason #Halloween

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow! San Jose Police Department will be collecting unwanted medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two #SanJosé locations. Read more: bit.ly/2HrWAG5

#Waterwise tip: use full loads when washing clothes or using your dishwasher: use accounts for about 20% of California's use & 30% of natural gas used by businesses and . Learn more #water saving tips, sign up for the #ClimateSmart Challenge. www.climatesmartsjchallenge.org

Bat Rays , aka Mud Marlins, while more commonly found further north in the #SFBay can also be found near #SanJose in the South Bay marshes. Our Regional Wastewater Facility takes pride in producing clean effluent that contributes to a thriving ecosystem.

This #Halloween season, #reduce, #reuse, and #recycle by making your own spooky jug-o-lanterns! See the instructions on how to make your own from an empty milk jug and share them with us! #SanJose #keepSJclean

Getting more #AmazonPrimeDay packages ? Remember to #RecycleRight by flattening cardboard boxes before tossing into the recycling #SanJoseRecycles #keepSJclean

Hey #SanJosé, when you grab takeout from your favorite restaurants make sure to put those clean and dry recyclable containers into the recycle bin! Visit SanJoseRecycles.org for more tips.

#SanJose, keep the drivers who pick up your recyclables safe: place all symbol, including cardboard, in your recycling cart or save any extra for next week's collection. Flattening them can help get more into your cart too!

It's Global Handwashing Day! The CDC has simple tips for you. 1.) Wet hands, turn off tap. 2.) Lather with soap and 3.) Scrub for at least 20 seconds. 4.) Rinse your hands well. 5.) Dry with a clean towel or air dry. bit.ly/3j1BV8s #iwashmyhands #handwashingheroes

Unleash your inner artist! Truck signs are getting a new look and we are searching for student artists to help #keepSJclean! Winners’ designs will be featured on #SanJosé recycling trucks. Check out SanJoseRecycles.org for more info #SanJoseRecycles

Did you upgrade thanks to #AmazonPrimeDay? Will the new #iPhone12 have you ditching your old phone? Safely dispose of your #ewaste like cellphones, tablets and accessories at free drop-off locations in #SanJose and #SCCounty: https://www.sccgov.org//Approved%20E-Waste%20Collectors.pdf #EWasteDay

It took many people from different backgrounds to complete the new Cogeneration Facility - a $112 million project that is part of the Capital Improvement Program at the #SanJose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater facility. Learn about the Cogen engines and who made it possible!

Hey #SanJose! When deciding what goes where, keeping the wrong items out of your recycle bin or cart is as important as putting the right items in. Read more on what not to recycle here: https://sanjoserecycles.org/what-not-to-recycle-in-san-jose/ #SanJoseRecycles #keepSJclean

Hey #SanJose, need to make room for any big items on the way from Amazon.com for #primeday? Check out our Junk Pickup program at bit.ly/3iVyyQC. It's free and easy!