Green Sustainability Programs: Internal Programs

SOLID WASTE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM

In 1995, the Oxnard City Council adopted its solid waste source reduction policy. From double sided copies to citywide facility office paper recycling, City staff actively participates…     more

BUY RECYCLED – GREEN PROCUREMENT

The Oxnard City Council adopted its “green” procurement policy in 1995. Green procurement includes buying products made with post-consumer recycled content which helps create a…     more

GREEN BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: LEED CERTIFICATION

Brackish Groundwater Desalter — The City completed work on its state-of-the-art Brackish Groundwater Desalter in 2008. This 7.5 million gallon per day reverse-osmosis treatment facility located…     more

TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION

The City of Oxnard is designated as a Tree City USA, a program sponsored by The Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters…     more

GREEN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES

Information Systems (IS) is responsible for implementing and overseeing Green Technology Initiatives including: procurement of Energy Star hardware, recycling broken or outdated hardware,…     more

FLEET SERVICES PROGRAM-EPA “GREEN” SHOP DESIGNATION

Oxnard’s Fleet Services is proud of the many environmentally friendly “green” practices used to take care of the City’s 900 vehicles ranging from Police cars and fire trucks to refuse equipment…     more

ROAD RESURFACING WITH RECYCLED TIRES-RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE (RAC) CHIP SEAL GRANT PROGRAM

Thousands of recycled tires were diverted from disposal through the use of 94,683 square yards of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete for Oxnard city street projects…     more

LIGHTING RETROFITS AND UPGRADES

Oxnard’s City Hall and seven other City facilities will receive various energy efficient retrofits and upgrades to their aging lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems at a cost of more than $1 million…     more