Everyone has an equal right to a healthy and safe environment. Explore these department resources for guidance on the latest environmental issues in San Francisco. 

Waste reduction and disposal

Outreach SFE staff explains to a community member about recycles that belong int he blue bin

Recycling and composting in San Francisco - FAQs

Safe medicine disposal kiosk inside of a pharmacy

How to safely get rid of unwanted medicine

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How to safely get rid of light bulbs

An apartment building at dusk in a residential San Francisco neighborhood

Recycling and composting toolkit for property managers

Get Rid of Bulky Items (Couches, Electronics)

SFBottleBank Mobile CRV Pilot Program

Donated textiles arranged by color like a rainbow

Where can I donate clothes, furniture, & electronics?

"Don't dump oil" mural unveiling event

How to properly dispose of used motor oil

A residential sidewalk in San Francisco. There are stair stoops to the right and green, blue, and black bins lined up to the left, along the curb

Zero Waste toolkit for households and tenants

Three bins at castro street fair

Zero Waste resources for event producers

Living more efficiently

A group of five people in front of a mound of compost

Get high-quality compost for free

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Welcome to the Climate Equity Hub

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Bay Area seasonal fruit and vegetable guide

SFE bumper sticker on an electric vehicle receiving a charge

Benefits of buying an electric car

Farmers markets in San Francisco

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All about "forever chemicals" in non-stick pans

A home interior

Tips for Healthy Homes

A woman attaches her bike to the front of a Muni bike in San Francisco

Sustainable commuting

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Nature and biodiversity in SF

Energy for commercial and multifamily properties

Get involved

Grants and contracts

Take part in meetings and events

Commissioner photo October 2023

Commission on the Environment

Oak trees in a sunlit park along a trail

Find the Wild

A large, mature tree on a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood in San Francisco. The rising Sun is peaking through in the background

Urban Forestry Council

San Francisco buildings downtown

Municipal Green Building Task Force

Work with us

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Education and equity overview

The latest

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San Francisco Wins $1 Million EPA Award to Support Community-Led Climate Action

San Francisco Homes

Family Wealth Forum- Come learn about the Climate Equity Hub!

Saturday, August 3, 10:00 am
Tabling

Sunday Streets in the Bayview- Come learn about the Climate Equity Hub!

Sunday, August 4, 12:00 pm
Aug
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August 6 2024 Planning and Funding Committee Special Meeting
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Top 5 native plants for your San Francisco garden!

Aug
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August 14 2024 Municipal Green Building Task Force Meeting
Natural landscape within the city of San Francisco

San Francisco Named Top U.S. Clean Energy City

Danielle Grant (she/her), a proud SF resident, public school parent, and SCRAP SF’s programs director!

Faces of SF

Pedestrians walk past restaurants and cafes in the Castro District of San Francisco

San Francisco Celebrates New Milestone In Green Business Program

What we do

San Francisco Climate Action Plan

San Francisco Environment Department's Racial Equity Action Plan

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Environmental Justice

SF Green Business Program

A group photo of SF Environment Department staff

About the San Francisco Environment Department

Electric Vehicle Roadmap: San Francisco's electric mobility strategy

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