Utilities and Residential Services
Batteries are a Curbside Collection Fire Risk
January 27, 2026
Batteries are not accepted in the residential curbside collection program – here’s why! Fires sparked by improperly discarded batteries and battery-embedded products are becoming an increasingly common and costly problem.
Recycle Your Holiday Tree, Jan. 3 & 4, 2026
December 26, 2025
Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it into a new life as beneficial mulch or compost – for free!
Grants Available for Projects That Protect Local Waterways
September 23, 2025
The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.
Back to the Future of Waste Management & Recycling
July 03, 2025
For Sacramento County’s 175th anniversary, the Department of Waste Management & Recycling looks back at garbage and recycling and peeks into the future. As with everything, the County has learned a lot along the way and continues to strive to provide essential waste management and recycling services in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner to unincorporated area communities within Sacramento County!
We Simplify Waste Compliance, You Focus on Business
June 05, 2025
The County's Department of Waste Management & Recycling (DWMR) Commercial Program regulates commercial solid waste collection services;...
A Better Building Permit Experience Is On the Way
February 28, 2025
Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency...
Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities
February 26, 2025
Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents..
Cupid Worked Overtime in SacCounty This Year
February 19, 2025
Cupid was working overtime in Sacramento County this Valentine’s Day as 48 couples from across the County said “I do”...
Say I Do this Valentine's Day!
February 05, 2025
Roses are Red – Violets are blue – This is your sign to say, “I Do.”..
Recycle Your Holiday Tree, January 4 & 5, 2025
December 23, 2024
Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it into a new life as beneficial mulch or compost – for free! Requirements: Trees must have...
SacCounty Announces Free Shelf Ready ADU Plans
July 10, 2024
Sacramento County now has a selection of detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans available for use by residents who live in the unincorporated part of the County, free of charge!...
Honoring Flag Day with Proper Flag Disposal
April 19, 2024
Celebrated annually on June 14, Flag Day is a day that commemorates the adoption of the United States flag as a national symbol on June 14, 1777...
Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
March 20, 2024
Did you know that household hazardous waste (HHW) does not belong in any residential curbside collection carts? Meet Hazel Haz-Waste and learn how to safely ...
Say I DO Valentine's Day at the Clerk/Recorder
February 01, 2024
Come say your “I Dos” with us! If you and your partner are planning to get married soon, you will be happy to know that the Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder ...
Meet Gabby Garbage: Rethink Waste and Your Garbage
January 18, 2024
Did you know that the items you toss in your Garbage cart go to the landfill where it is buried forever? That's right! The landfill is a gigantic pit that ...
Manage County Utilities Payments & Accounts Online
January 16, 2024
Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service (CUBS) is making it easier for customers to view and manage their utilities accounts online...
Recycle Your Holiday Tree, January 6 & 7, 2024
December 27, 2023
Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it...
Grant Funding Available for Water-Related Projects
September 27, 2023
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce that 2023-2024 Watershed Stewardship and Education Grants are now available! DWR ...
Waste Management and Recycling Director Appointed
February 28, 2023
The Board of Supervisors authorized the appointment of Keith Goodrich, today, as Director of the Department of Waste Management and Recycling (DWMR)...
Meet Oscar Oil – Learn How to Recycle Right!
January 25, 2023
When used motor oil is poured on the ground or into storm drains, it pollutes our soil and water. Also, when cooking oil is poured down the drain it clogs pipes...