CVSan: Crescent Grove Receives Green Neighbor Community Award!

Congratulations to Crescent Grove, the latest multi-family community to be certified by Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) in the Green Neighbor Community Recognition Program! The program recognizes local multi-family communities who practice the 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (organics) to help make Castro Valley a healthier and more sustainable place to live and work.

Crescent Grove’s Green Neighbor awards came in two parts. On June 8, 2026, CVSan staff delivered $510.00 worth of gift cards to local restaurants for residents. Soon, Crescent Grove will also be receiving a shipment of $450.00 in compostable biobags for the property and residents to use to compost their food scraps in the green organics carts.

When speaking about how Crescent Grove achieved certification, Crescent Grove Community Manager Silvia Mitre said,"Our success in reducing waste comes from the cooperation of our residents. When people understand how to sort materials correctly, they want to do their part. The educational resources provided by CVSan have made it easier for our community to stay informed and work together toward a cleaner environment."

CVSan thanks Crescent Grove and its community members for continuing to practice the 4Rs. For more information about CVSan’s Green Neighbor Community Recognition program, visit cvsan.org/GreenNeighbor.