Author: msawhney

Thursday, November 30, 2023 Free Compost for Irvine Residents Irvine residents can receive up to three pre-packaged bags (20 pounds per bag) of free compost December 9, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Great Park, Parking Lot 8. Direction from 5 and 405 Freeways: Exit Sand Canyon Ave. Turn Left. Turn Right on Read More

Let’s Talk Organics! Residents of Irvine are invited to learn more about organic waste recycling. This town hall will be used to discuss key points of the legislation (SB 1383) and share tips and best practices for effective participation. Please join Waste Management (WM) for the town hall Thursday, August 24, at Read More

February 10: Irvine Ranch Water District Community Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have you ever wondered what happens to your water after it disappears down the drain? At the February 10 tour, you’ll learn about the journey of water, witness the water recycling process, and see how IRWD encourages water efficiency Read More

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large and two student vacancies on the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee. The committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters related to energy, recycling and waste management, mobility, open space, and water issues. Applicants may be an Irvine Read More

Join the City of Irvine, in partnership with the nonprofit OC Goes Solar, for a virtual workshop on how you can take part in the Solarize Irvine program. Solarize Irvine helps Irvine residents who are interested in going solar and learning about new ways to support the City’s ambitious goal of Read More

Thursday, December 15, 2022 The City of Irvine is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County to collect sealed, unused takeout utensil packs and unopened condiment packets that many of us receive but do not need, and put these items to good use.  Donations will be used by Second Harvest Read More

Join Irvine Ranch Water District for the annual Watershed Cleanup Day Saturday, September 17, from 9 -11 a.m., and be a part of this year’s statewide tally for California Coastal Cleanup Day. Volunteers are needed to clear trash from San Diego Creek before it reaches the ocean. Gloves, bags, and a free T-shirt Read More

Join the Cool Irvine Expo Saturday, August 13, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at Hangar 24 Orange County in Irvine. This free expo is open to all ages and an online RSVP is requested. Guests will learn about sustainable living and disaster preparedness, and get to meet their neighbors. Hangar 24 is Read More

Friday, July 1, 2022 This is the driest year to date in California, based on records going back 128 years. With a hot summer ahead, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) urges you to do your part on using less water; find tips and resources at irwd.com/drought. Irvine residents are encouraged to Read More