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RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
Solving for tomorrow.

Resources for Residents

We are dedicated to helping residents in San Mateo County make sustainable changes that benefit their home, community, and the planet. From reducing waste and conserving water to championing climate action, explore how you can have an important role in building a sustainable future for all.

Get Started with Sustainability

Discover ways to get involved.

Easy Ways to Make an Impact

Together we can build a sustainable community and solve for tomorrow.

woman putting plastic water bottle in recycling bin

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Get the Recycling Guide (PDF) and reduce your waste
Check-It-Out! home energy and water saving toolkit available to check out at San Mateo County libraries

Improve Your Home’s Energy and Water Efficiency

Pick Up Your Toolkit
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Help Us Make Healthy Compost

Learn what goes in your green bin
refuel your propane cylinders through the Refuel Your Fun Program

Get a Refillable Propane Canister

Find your nearest refill and exchange location
The 4 R's Board Game by San Mateo County Sustainability Department

Play a Sustainability Game

Have fun and learn
Sustainability Department staff member greets dog at outreach event

Pick up your Pet Waste

Pledge to scoop the poop

Get Involved

Help us build innovative solutions that address today’s changing environment while solving for a sustainable future.