The Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley ReStores have partnered with The Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress Program to establish a permanent mattress drop-off location at the Habitat ReStore in Oakland. Habitat for Humanity ReStore Oakland Address: 9235 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94603 Drop Off Hours: Monday –
San Lorenzo, CA -- This free community event will offer a first-hand look at the Oro Loma/Castro Valley water pollution control facility, along with fun educational activities for all ages. Come learn about how Oro Loma helps protect public health and the environment. General Manager Jason Warner says, “The May 11th
Oro Loma is set to embark on an exciting new wastewater treatment project this fall. As a result, the native plant nursery established at the District in 2014 in partnership with Save The Bay has a new home. The nursery, originally created as a place to grow seedlings for the
Recycling is having a bit of a wake-up call. Until this year, two thirds of the materials collected from curbside recycling carts were exported to foreign markets. Recent changes in China’s acceptance of mixed plastics and mixed paper mean fewer places to recycle these materials. It’s a problem affecting communities
San Lorenzo, Calif. -- At its October 2, 2018 public meeting, the Oro Loma Sanitary District Board voted to appoint Robert H. Glaze to fill the Board vacancy generated by the retirement of Director Roland J. Dias. Glaze, a longtime San Leandro resident, attended Marina High School and Chabot College,
San Lorenzo, Calif. — Fred Simon, a Registered Professional Civil Engineer, was elected to the Oro Loma Board of Directors in the November 2018 general election. Mr. Simon has Bachelor’s degree from UC Davis and a Master’s Degree from Stanford University. This is Mr. Simon’s first time in political office,
Oro Loma started construction on a $25M project to advance the level of wastewater treatment it provides. The project builds on the District’s history of innovation and sound management of its pumps, pipes, and equipment. The goal of the project is to remove nutrients from the incoming wastewater. A groundbreaking
For Immediate Release Contact: Jason Warner, General Manager, 510-276-4700 More than 1,800 students from 25 schools entered the 21st Annual Oro Loma/Waste Management Earth Day Poster Contest SAN LEANDRO, CA (May 28, 2015) – Cristina Rodriquez, a 4th grader at Hesperian Elementary School, knows exactly the right way to recycle
For Immediate Release Contact: Jason Warner, General Manager, 510-276-4700 San Lorenzo, CA — At its April 21, 2015 public meeting, the Oro Loma Sanitary District Board unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Dan Walters to the vacant seat. Director Walters, who took the oath of office and assumed his responsibilities at
For Immediate Release Contact: Jason Warner, General Manager, 510-276-4700 San Lorenzo, CA — At its April 21, 2015 public meeting, the Oro Loma Sanitary District Board unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Dan Walters to the vacant seat. Director Walters, who took the oath of office and assumed his responsibilities at