Here’s a Great Local Resource for Mattress Recycling
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 –
Oro Loma Hosts 2019 Open House on May 11
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
Native Plant Nursery Relocated as Oro Loma Prepares for New Project to Improve Water Quality in San Francisco Bay
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
Reduce Waste, Clean Recyclables to Ensure Highest Value
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
Oro Loma Sanitary District Appoints Longtime San Leandro Resident Robert H. Glaze to Board
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 Leandro Resident Fred Simon Elected to Oro Loma Sanitary District Board
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,
Construction is Underway on Nutrient Optimization Project to Improve Water Quality of San Francisco Bay
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
Oro Loma Sanitary District Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
San Lorenzo, CA — Oro Loma Sanitary District recently received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget document. This is the 23rd consecutive year that Oro Loma has received this prestigious award. According to GFOA officials, the award ‘”represents a significant achievement by