By adopting Zero Waste practices, City agencies can reduce waste, conserve resources, and set the standard for environmental responsibility across the community.
San Francisco’s Zero Waste goal relies on collaboration across all sectors, including City departments. By leading the way in sustainable practices, City agencies can prevent waste, reduce reliance on single-use disposables, properly separate recyclables and compostables, and find innovative ways to minimize waste.
What is a Zero Waste Coordinator?
Zero Waste Coordinators play an important role in our City Government's efforts to achieve zero waste. They have a variety of responsibilities which ensure their department's employees are practicing the best zero waste behavior including:
- Partnering with SF Environment
- Improving and monitoring zero waste programs
- Attending annual workshop
- Submitting an annual survey
Learn more by visiting the Zero Waste Coordinator page.
Poster for City Departments
View the poster that answers the most common questions from City departments on proper reuse, recycling, or disposal.
Is there an actual warehouse to view City-owned items?
No, there is no physical warehouse. The Virtual Warehouse is a web-based program with an online inventory of items, like Craigslist. The Virtual Warehouse is currently hosted on the Rheaply Platform.
Who can request items from the Virtual Warehouse?
City and County of San Francisco City Departments, schools, and non-profit organizations. To sign up for the Rheaply Platform read the instructions here: Explore the Virtual Warehouse.
