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Winter 2024 | Issue 61 | City of Irvine Environmental Programs
Promoting Environmental Awareness in the City of Irvine
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Proposed Natural Gas Facility at Frank R. Bowerman
Orange County Waste & Recycling is holding a meeting regarding the proposed Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Frank R. Bowerman landfill. The meeting will take place Wednesday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at Portola Springs Community Center. The project will convert the landfill gas that is currently being flared into renewable natural gas that will supply the SoCalGas pipeline.
This approach captures and beneficially uses over 90% of methane and reduces site emissions. The plant will be constructed within the existing landfill site.
For more information visit OC Landfill's website.
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Clean California Survey
The City of Irvine is committed to becoming designated as a Clean California Community. As part of our mission to create a cleaner, greener City, we are taking steps to educate the community to become partners in this mission by sharing information and planning programs and events for its success.
Please take a moment to share your feedback about the cleanliness of Irvine and areas of improvement in our Clean California Survey.
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Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment Rebate Program
The City of Irvine has partnered with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to assist Irvine residents transition to zero-emission lawn and garden equipment. Residential lawn and garden equipment rebates are now available for Irvine residents. Each household can receive up to three rebates over the lifetime of the program, but only for different pieces of equipment. Rebate cannot exceed the purchase price of the equipment (excluding taxes and delivery). View the flier for more rebate information.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Program
WM, the City’s residential waste hauler, will collect and recycle Christmas trees beginning December 26 for three consecutive weeks at no charge. During these three weeks, you may place your tree curbside on your service day for WM to collect.
After the three-week period, residents can cut their tree and place the pieces in their green waste cart with the lid completely closed or call to schedule a bulk pickup by a special flatbed truck. Trees will also be collected at the curb.
- Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half.
- Please remove all decorations, including lights, ornaments, tinsel, and tree stands.
- Flocked trees will be collected but not recycled.
Multi-family residences without curbside trash service may take their trees to Sunset Environmental at 16122 Construction Circle West, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trees will be accepted between December 26, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Please bring a driver’s license or utility bill to show proof of Irvine residency.
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Green Business Is Smart Business
Do you want to save money and operate more efficiently? The City of Irvine Green Business Program can help your business thrive through our Green Business Certification. This program is free and voluntary for Irvine businesses, including home offices and nonprofits. Benefits include up to $500 in rebate funds (available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Get free environmental consulting and recognition from the City of Irvine that proudly displays your dedication to creating a greener Irvine, all while enhancing efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Register here to learn more, or contact Lisa Ryder at lisarydergreenbusiness@gmail.com for more details.
Join us in congratulating the newly certified Irvine Green Businesses:
- BayWa.re
- Planet B
- TCA Architects
- Cloud Rinjani
- HeraHub Irvine
- ESG Luxury LLC
- LSA Associates
- Whole Linens, Inc.
- MP Biomedicals, LLC
- Simply Radiant Events
- Terraphase Engineering
- OC Goes Solar (Nonprofit)
- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (three locations)
- Tilly’s - Construction and Purchasing Building
- Hyundai America Design & Engineering Center
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Upcoming Environmental Programs Events
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