News from Public Works
BART and the City of Oakland Partner up to Help the Environment
Recognizing the Positive Community Volunteer Action of Luis Ortega (in Spanish as televised on Univision).
Oakland Joins CaliforniaFIRST to Make Energy Efficiency Retrofits Easier for Property Owners
Award-Winning Environmental Leadership
Oakland has been recognized as a top ten green U.S. city eight times in the last five years. Learn more about Oakland's award-winning sustainability performance.
A Continuing Commitment to Becoming a Model Sustainable City
Oakland is committed to becoming a model sustainable city – a community in which all people have the opportunity to live safe, happy, healthy and fulfilling lives, now and into the future. Learn more about the Sustainable Oakland Program, and the development of the Oakland Energy and Climate Action Plan.
Oakland has been recognized as a top ten green U.S. city eight times in the last five years. Learn more about Oakland's award-winning sustainability performance.
A Continuing Commitment to Becoming a Model Sustainable City
Oakland is committed to becoming a model sustainable city – a community in which all people have the opportunity to live safe, happy, healthy and fulfilling lives, now and into the future. Learn more about the Sustainable Oakland Program, and the development of the Oakland Energy and Climate Action Plan.
Oakland Public Works Media Release - Annual Rose Pruning at Morcom Garden January 9, 2010
Keeping Downtown Oakland Beautiful - Street Cleaning Project Flier and Letter
Public Works Prepares for Winter Weather
Service Impacts Due to FY 2009-11 Budget Cuts
The City of Oakland’s services for parks , trees , street and traffic maintenance are significantly decreased due to staffing and budget reductions effective July 1, 2009. Many parks will not receive regular maintenance. Tree services are limited to the removal of hazardous tree conditions. Street and traffic maintenance, including traffic and street signage, crosswalk markings and curb markings will be further delayed. For more details of these impacts, see Service Impacts Due to FY 2009-11 Budget Reductions .
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Oakland Public Works is committed to providing the best services possible and appreciates your patience. You can help through the Adopt-A-Spot Program or volunteer with the Oakland Parks Coalition at www.oaklandparkscoalition.org .
The City of Oakland’s services for parks , trees , street and traffic maintenance are significantly decreased due to staffing and budget reductions effective July 1, 2009. Many parks will not receive regular maintenance. Tree services are limited to the removal of hazardous tree conditions. Street and traffic maintenance, including traffic and street signage, crosswalk markings and curb markings will be further delayed. For more details of these impacts, see Service Impacts Due to FY 2009-11 Budget Reductions .
Para mas información por favor haga clic aquí…
Oakland Public Works is committed to providing the best services possible and appreciates your patience. You can help through the Adopt-A-Spot Program or volunteer with the Oakland Parks Coalition at www.oaklandparkscoalition.org .
Oakland Needs You - It Starts in the Heart!
If you are interested in volunteering to help Keep Oakland Beautiful, please call 510. 238.7630 or click here for more information. http://www.oaklandpw.com/AssetFactory.aspx?did=2214
If you are interested in volunteering to help Keep Oakland Beautiful, please call 510. 238.7630 or click here for more information. http://www.oaklandpw.com/AssetFactory.aspx?did=2214
Sidewalk Repair Program - see sidewalk repair locations completed by contract
Green Food Packaging Ordinance - Effective January 1, 2007, Oakland food vendors may no longer use polystyrene foam (such as Styrofoam) disposable food service ware.
Illegal Dumping Is A Crime!
The City of Oakland hauls away tons of trash from the public right-of-way every year, from construction debris to household trash. This trash would otherwise end up in our neighborhoods, creeks, and waterways. More information, click here.
Complete a Witness Statement Form to report illegal dumping.
The City of Oakland hauls away tons of trash from the public right-of-way every year, from construction debris to household trash. This trash would otherwise end up in our neighborhoods, creeks, and waterways. More information, click here.
Complete a Witness Statement Form to report illegal dumping.
In December 2006, the Oakland City Council unanimously adopted a Zero Waste Strategic Plan to guide the City’s planning, decision-making, and actions toward achieving the sustainability Goal of Zero Waste by 2020, which the City established in March 2006.
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
On July 10, 2007, the Oakland City Council adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy that requires City purchasers to consider environmental attributes along with traditional purchasing factors such as performance, safety, price and local availability, when making purchasing decisions.
On July 10, 2007, the Oakland City Council adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy that requires City purchasers to consider environmental attributes along with traditional purchasing factors such as performance, safety, price and local availability, when making purchasing decisions.