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The San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) drives climate action and enhances the quality of life for all San Franciscans. As a department within the City and County of San Francisco, it leads with innovation, collaboration, and bold environmental policies.

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Welcome to the Climate Equity Hub!

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Board of Supervisors passes Major Renovations Ordinance Setting the Course for an All-Electric Future

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San Francisco Environment Department Expands Green Workforce Education to Prepare for All-Electric Future

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San Francisco's Climate Action Plan: 2025 Update

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San Francisco Earns Global “A-List” Status as a Climate Action Leader

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How to recycle and compost in San Francisco.

Create a custom sign

Make your own recycle, compost, and landfill sign.

Waste reduction and disposal

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San Francisco Reusable Cup Challenge

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Household battery recycling in San Francisco

All about Zero Waste

A tabling event with SFE staff showing SF residents the proper recycling items

Your guide for reuse and recycling

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Repair information, events, and clinics

Safe medicine disposal kiosk inside of a pharmacy

How to safely get rid of unwanted medicine

"Don't dump oil" mural unveiling event

How to properly dispose of used motor oil

Start composting

Request a free compost pail for your kitchen.

Sign up for updates

Join the SFE mailing list and get updates on our work.

Living more efficiently

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Find the Wild

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Bay Area seasonal fruit and vegetable guide

Tips for Healthy Homes

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Electric car benefits, incentives, and resources

Farmers markets in San Francisco

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Get high-quality compost for free

Get rid of unwanted medicine

There are three options for getting rid of unwanted medicine

Native plant gardens in SF

Check out this map with hundreds of garden sites throughout San Francisco.

Explore the map

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Get involved with San Francisco Environment Department

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Grants and contracts

Upcoming meetings and events

SF Environment Department commissioners

Commission on the Environment

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Find the Wild

San Francisco buildings downtown

Municipal Green Building Task Force

SF Healthy Nail Salon

Next time you get your nails done, choose a Healthy Nail Salon.

SF Green Businesses

Support your local San Francisco certified Green Businesses.

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