San Lorenzo, CA, May 21, 2020 -- This week, the Oro Loma Sanitary District will commemorate the second annual Special Districts Week, a statewide event designed to encourage residents from California’s 2,000 special districts to be involved in their community and civically engaged with their local government. In light of
San Lorenzo, CA -- More people are using disinfectant wipes and alternatives to toilet paper during the ongoing COVID-19 shelter-in-place. Please remember that only pee, poo, and toilet paper should be flushed down the toilet. Anything else, including any type of “disposable” wipe or paper towels, go in the
What: Town Hall Meeting: Creating An Energy Resilient Future A town hall meeting on the need for a clean, reliable power grid and the policies necessary to get there. Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Sponsors: Alameda County and the City of Oakland When: Monday, February 10, 6 pm -
San Lorenzo, Calif., January 15, 2020 – It is with great sadness that Oro Loma Sanitary District announces the passing of former Board Member and longtime San Leandro resident Howard W. Kerr. Former Director Kerr passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 at the age of 96. Dedicated to public
Oro Loma Sanitary District Plant Chemist Sara Burke collaborated on this issue of Clean Water Magazine, the official publication of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Sara served as guest editor of the first ever lab edition of the magazine, which focused on proposed changes in lab regulations. As the Plant Chemist
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,
