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.
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!
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.
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!
June 05, 2025
The County's Department of Waste Management & Recycling (DWMR) Commercial Program regulates commercial solid waste collection services;...
February 28, 2025
Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency...
February 26, 2025
Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents..
February 19, 2025
Cupid was working overtime in Sacramento County this Valentine’s Day as 48 couples from across the County said “I do”...
February 05, 2025
Roses are Red – Violets are blue – This is your sign to say, “I Do.”..
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...
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!...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
January 16, 2024
Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service (CUBS) is making it easier for customers to view and manage their utilities accounts online...
December 27, 2023
Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it...
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 ...
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)...
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...