The Department manages the City’s clean water, solid waste and recycling, and urban forestry programs, which help to protect and enhance our local natural environment. The Environmental Resources program is also involved in urban stream restoration projects, and clean air and energy efficiency activities. Additionally, the environmental resources staff works on waterfront issues and serves as staff liaison to the Waterfront Committee.
To learn more about the Environmental Resources Programs, please click on one of the following links:
Reuse Guide: Albany/Berkeley Reuse Directory: Reuse Guide
Lists more than 200 reuse and repair shops within our local area
Air Pollution
Clean Water Program
Solid Waste and Recycling Program
Urban Forestry Program
Waterfront Committee
City of Albany's Climate Action Program
Quick Links:
Join the community in an online dialogue to Green Albany
Recyling Cell Phones & Toner Cartridges
5 Areas Where Your Actions Make a Major Difference
Green Albany: Support Businesses Choosing To Go Green
FAQ Street Sweeping, (PDF, 57Kb)Find Your Answers Here
Stop Junk Mail Link
Small-Volume Trash Containers: (PDF, 17Kb) 10-gallon micro-cans
Outside Agency Links for More Information (PDF, 15Kb)
Events:
Restore the Eastshore - search upcoming watershed volunteer events:
www.myeastshore.org
Gardening Workshops
New
2007 Bay Friendly Gardening Workshop Series (with this link):
www.stopwaste.org
You may also contact the Environmental Resources Hotline at (510) 528-5766
City Of Albany 1995 Waterfront Plan
Download this document (pdf, 2.3 MB)
Eastshore State Park
For information on the new Eastshore State Park, go to www.parks.ca.gov
Smart Lights Program For Albany Businesses
 Reduce your energy bill and get a 40 to 60 percent (or more) rebate for installing more efficient and affordable lighting. Details at
www.smartlights.org.
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