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Get Ready for Our Spring/Summer Activities and Events
The Spring/Summer Activity Guide will be available Friday, Feb. 21 and resident registration opens Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 a.m. In addition to camps and swim lessons, the Activity Guide will include a variety of classes for all ages, special events, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClasses for more information.
 Where to Dispose of Household Batteries
Household batteries contain toxic materials and should never be placed in curbside collection carts or bins. If not properly disposed of, old batteries can pose a threat to the environment. Drop off your used household batteries for recycling at any of the following City facilities during open business hours: City Hall Municipal Service Counter, all Santa Clara libraries, Senior Center, and Community Recreation Center. Batteries accepted include alkaline button cell, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and lithium-ion. For safety purposes, please tape the ends of the battery terminals before placing into the battery recycling receptables. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at Environment@SantaClaraCA.gov.
Thank You for Making Our Winter Coat Drive a Success
Every year the City of Santa Clara’s Environmental Programs team partners with Recology South Bay to host a winter coat donation drive. This event is a great way to reuse and recycle gently used winter coats. More importantly, it’s a way to help other families within the community. Due to the generous donations from Santa Clara residents, this year we collected over 1,000 winter coats that will be distributed to families in need throughout Santa Clara County with the help of Sacred Heart Community Services. A big thank you to all who participated and shared their warmth with others this holiday season!
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Call for 2025-26 Term Youth Commission Applications
Are you a City of Santa Clara youth wanting to make a positive change? Join the Youth Commission. Applications for the 2025-26 term are available now. Interested youth ages 12 to 19 are encouraged to apply on the Youth Commission’s webpage. The deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 3, 2025.
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Extra Cardboard Curbside Collection Reminder: Cardboard should be broken down and folded before being placed inside the blue recycle cart with the lid closed. Extra cardboard that cannot fit inside the blue cart should be flattened and neatly stacked into 4’ by 4’ sections. Place the flattened and stacked cardboard against the recycling cart for collection on your service day. To learn more about materials accepted through weekly curbside recycling collection, check out the Recycling Guide at SantaClaraCA.gov/CleanSC.
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Commercial Lawns Not Allowed to Drink Our Water: That’s right, the City of Santa Clara and Valley Water prohibit using drinking water for decorative grass at commercial properties. State law starts phasing in soon. “Use of potable water for irrigating nonfunctional turf [decorative grass] located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, is prohibited as of the following dates:”
- Jan. 1, 2027: Properties owned by local governments
- Jan. 1, 2028: All other institutional properties and all commercial and industrial properties
Until the State law goes into effect, the City will focus on education and assisting Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) properties to reach compliance with rebates that help fund the conversion of their lawns to water-wise plants. CII properties are eligible for up to $110,000 per site in rebates. Visit the Business Rebates webpage for more information.
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Events and Meetings
Summer Camp Fair 2025: Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd. for the Summer Camp Fair. Explore camp offerings, meet our vendors, ask questions, and pick up some fun swag. There will be activities for the kids and a chance to register for programs onsite.
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“Showtime” at the Community Recreation Center: Join the Santa Clara Women’s League for their annual production “Showtime” to raise funds for Senior Center health, wellness, and nutrition programs. Enjoy this year’s performance, “The Saga of the Sarsaparilla Saloon,” on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd. Visit santaclarawomensleague.org for details.
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Job Opportunities
Join the Center of What’s Possible! View all job opportunities and for information on how to apply, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Jobs.
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City Council & Commission Meetings
View upcoming City Council Study Sessions, joint Council/Commission meetings, as well as Council Public Hearing and general business agenda items online at Legislative Public Meetings on the City website at SantaClaraCA.gov/Meetings.
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