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All about "forever chemicals" in non-stick pans

What we do

The San Francisco Environment Department advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans.

Waste reduction and disposal

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How to safely get rid of unwanted medicine

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Recycling and composting in San Francisco - FAQs

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How to safely get rid of light bulbs

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Recycling and composting toolkit for property managers

Get Rid of Bulky Items (Couches, Electronics)

SFBottleBank Mobile CRV Pilot Program

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Where can I donate clothes, furniture, & electronics?

How to properly dispose of used motor oil

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Zero Waste toolkit for households and tenants

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Zero Waste resources for event producers

Sort your waste

How to recycle and compost in San Francisco.

Create your signs

Make your own recycle, compost, and landfill sign.

The latest

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San Francisco's Climate Action Plan: 2025 Update

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Latinx Environmental Champions

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Top 5 native plants for your San Francisco garden!

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October 9 2024 Municipal Green Building Task Force Meeting

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October 22 2024 Urban Forestry Council Meeting

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October 28 2024 Commission on the Environment Meeting

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Garden Resource Day

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am

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San Francisco Announces Greenhouse Gas Emissions Remain Down by 48% Since 1990

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San Francisco Celebrates New Milestone In Green Business Program

Start composting

Request a free compost pail for your kitchen.

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Join the SFE mailing list and get updates on our work.

Living more efficiently

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Electrify your home

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Bay Area seasonal fruit and vegetable guide

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All about "forever chemicals" in non-stick pans

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Get high-quality compost for free

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Benefits of buying an electric car

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Tips for Healthy Homes

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Sustainable commuting

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Nature and biodiversity in SF

SF Plant Finder

Use the SF Plant Finder app to learn more about the different ecosystems near you.

Native plant gardens in SF

Check out this map with hundreds of garden sites throughout San Francisco.

Explore the map

Get involved

Grants and contracts

Take part in meetings and events

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Commission on the Environment

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Find the Wild

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Urban Forestry Council

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Municipal Green Building Task Force

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Education and equity overview

SF Healthy Nail Salon

Next time you get your nails done, choose a Healthy Nail Salon.

SF Green Businesses

Support your local San Francisco certified Green Businesses.

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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

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About the San Francisco Environment Department

Electric Vehicle Roadmap: San Francisco's electric mobility strategy

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