Sustainability Initiatives City Projects

Below is a list of additional Sustainability Initiatives the City is working or has completed

• Our single stream recycling (everything goes into one bin) allows tonnage to be increased, and makes it easier to be picked up
• Pilot cooking oil recycling program, reduces the amount of oil being put down the drain
• The City's fleet of diesel vehicles uses 20% bio diesel in the summer and 5% in the winter
• The Department of Public Works building upgraded lights resulting in a 30% energy savings
• The City upgraded lights at the parking garage lowering electricity use by 30%
• The City is exploring the possibility of upgrading its street lights to LED bulbs to reduce electricity costs and increase nighttime visibility and safety.
• The City has a no idling policy for all city vehicles, decreasing the amount of fumes emitted into the atmosphere