Free for Residents: Pleasanton Opens Sandbag Stations

The City of Pleasanton, through its Operations Service Center, has opened three Sandbag Stations this year in anticipation of the rainy season and coming storms.

“We’re all crossing our fingers for enough rain to help us recover from this historic drought,” said Kathleen Yurchak, Interim Director for Operations Services in Pleasanton, adding “but we also want everyone to be properly prepared by having not just one, but three sandbag stations available.”

With the rainy season coming any day now, the City wants to remind residents and businesses of this FREE service for those who might have flooding concerns.

Residents can pick up free sandbags now at the following three locations:

• Operation Services Center, 3333 Busch Road

• Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.

• Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr.

Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bags and sand will be restocked during business hours only and residents must bring a shovel.

City crews have been preparing for the rainy season for months, clearing culverts, gutters and storm drains and trimming trees to minimize additional debris. Operations Services crews also spend approximately six weeks implementing its annual leaf pick-up program in advance of the rainy season. Residents can help out as well by clearing the leaves from neighborhood drains as a part of this effort.

Anyone who sees flooded areas is encouraged to contact the Operation Services Center between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 925.931.5500 or the Police Department at