CVSan Green Ribbon Schools Program: Fifteen Castro Valley Schools Certified!

Certifications were presented by the CVSan Board of Directors at the June 6th Board meeting.

Announcing CVSan’s High School Scholarship Winner

CVSan is pleased to announce that Vianca Zavala is the winner of the 2016/17 CVSan Environmental Leader in Waste Reduction Scholarship.

Castro Valley Sanitary District Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

CVSan has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for the second year.

Fourth of July Holiday

Castro Valley Sanitary District offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4th. Waste Management collection services will occur as scheduled.

CVSan offers Free Repair Workshop at Castro Valley Library

The next Castro Valley Fixit Clinic is on Saturday, June 17th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Castro Valley Library.

Memorial Day Holiday

CVSan offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. Collection services by Waste Management will occur as scheduled.

CVSan Center Street Public Tour on May 20th

A new addition is coming to Castro Valley Boulevard and residents will have the opportunity to contribute to its design.

Castro Valley Sanitary District’s List of Qualified Plumbing Contractors For the 2017/18 Lateral Replacement Grant Program

Contractors interested in being listed as CVSan Qualified Plumbing Contractors must submit written request by June 9, 2017.

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Wieckowski Bill on Bank Levies

If SB 298 is enacted, California would join 16 other states that provide protection from bank levies.

Bay-Friendly Gardening & Growing Edibles Workshop

On April 11th Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) held its annual LeaR4n Bay-Friendly Gardening Workshop.

CVSan’s Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange Program Begins May 1st

May 1st to June 9th participants in CVSan’s Used Oil Filter Exchange Program will receive a coupon for for a new oil filter.

CVSan’s Earth Day 2017 Events

Recycles Day and Earth Day Clean-Up on April 29th at locations throughout Castro Valley.

Report Storm Damage To Alameda County

The county has declared a local emergency because of the flooding, mudslides, downed trees, creek erosion, and more.

Latest Plans For Santa Maria Avenue Improvement Project

Plan to attend a meeting this month to voice your praise or concerns over the plan and construction schedules.

California Joins Legal Challenge To Trump's Travel Ban

The ban restricts travel from six predominantly Muslim states.

Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council Has Opening

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." --Quote attributed to both Abraham Lincoln and Peter Drucker.

Register for CVSan’s Davis Street Transfer Station Tour

Find out what happens to Castro Valley's waste by attending a free tour of the Davis Street Transfer Station on Friday, March 10th.

Help For Damaged Roads Could Be On The Way

Currently it takes a 66.6 percent votes from taxpayers to approve local transportation funding measures.

BART Will Consider Declaring Sanctuary Status

The move would limit the agency's cooperation with the federal government over issues related to passengers' immigration status.

CVSan Holds Second Annual Zero Waste Week for the Community

CVSan hosted successful Zero Waste Week Jan. 17-21st to help residents learn how to select their path to zero waste.

Alameda County Supervisors Approve $750,000 for Immigrant Populations

The money will be used by Social Services to support and defend immigrant and refugee populations, both legal and undocumented.

President’s Day Holiday

CVSan offices will be closed 2/20 for President's Day. Waste Management services will occur as scheduled.

CVSan Experiences No Sewer Overflows during January Rainstorms

​Despite increased rainfall in January, Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) did not experience any sanitary sewer overflows.

Trump Signs Executive Orders To 'Build the Wall' And Crack Down On Sanctuary Cities

Officials in sanctuary cities and others involved in the movement were swift to register opposition.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

CVSan offices will be closed on January 16th. Recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will occur as scheduled.

Christmas & New Year's Holiday

CVSan will be closed Dec. 23, 26, 30 & Jan. 2. Waste Management services will be on a normal schedule through the holidays.

BART Upgrades to Expected to Inconvenience Riders

The transbay tube is set for a $267 million upgrade, but one construction plan may curtail service.

Rep. Swalwell to Host Castro Valley Town Hall

In response to a high volume of questions, Rep. Eric Swalwell will host a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, December 3 in Castro Valley.

Sen. Bob Wieckowski Touts Success in California Legislature

Affordable housing, education, workers' rights — your state senator says all improved this year, thanks to action by the legislature.

Transparency Certificate of Excellence Awarded to CVSan

CVSan received the award on October 12th at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in San Diego.

Traffic Clerk, Court Clerk Office Hours to Be Cut

Get your business done now, or wait longer in line. Budget cuts are hitting Alameda County offices.

Two Months Remain for CVSan's "Less Than Weekly"“ study

The study began in June 2016 in an effort to increase recycling and composting behavior and progress towards Zero Waste by 2029.

CVSan Holds Third Annual Recognition Event for 4R Business, 4R Planet Program Employees

CVSan recognized 4R Star employees during the third annual CVSan 4R Star Employee Recognition Event at CVSan offices on Friday, October 21.

'My Pillow' Agrees to Put False Advertising Claims to Rest

The company will pay more than $1 million in penalties and contributions to charitable causes.

CVSan Veterans Day & Thanksgiving Holidays

CVSan offices will be closed Nov. 11, 24, & 25 for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. WMAC will be closed on Nov. 24.

Castro Valley: Property Taxes Due Nov. 1 in Alameda County

The payment date is here for the first installment of your 2016-2017 property taxes.

CVSan Earth Day Donation to Castro Valley Educational Foundation

Castro Valley Educational Foundation receives $1,280 donation from CVSan event.

CVSan Scholarship for High School Seniors

Applications are now being accepted for the 2016/17 CVSan Environmental Leader in Waste Reduction Scholarship.

Columbus Day Holiday

CVSan offices will be open on Columbus Day and WMAC services will occur as scheduled.

East Bay Regional Parks to Receive Fire Mitigation Grant

The money was supposed to be used in the Oakland Hills Fire area, but some residents sued to stop the removal of trees.