During the month of May and June 2013, Environmental Utilities, Water Division will be flushing select hydrants in two small areas of the City. The first area is scheduled for May 14-16 in the neighborhood bounded by Foothills Blvd., Country Club, Mcanally and Junction. The second area is still being developed.
If you’re like most people who like to keep track of the weather before you head out the door, you notice one distinct weather condition – persistently dry, warm conditions with little snow or rain. This year is particularly noteworthy because we are breaking records – January through April 2013 has been the driest on record.
Logically, that gets most folks wondering – are we headed for a drought?
With, recent snow surveys pointing to drier conditions, the City of Roseville is urging residents to check their sprinklers each month for water-wasting problems and make repairs within 48 hours.
The City of Roseville recommends that residents designate a day each month to check their sprinklers. See how.
A second utility bill payment box has been added in downtown Roseville. The box is across Vernon Street from the Civic Center, in the parking lot next to 316 Vernon Street.
The placement of the new payment box allows residents to drop off their utility payment from their vehicle. It will remain at this location during the town square construction period.
There is also a payment box outside the entrance doors to the Civic Center at 311 Vernon Street.
The Materials Recovery Facility, where the material from your One Big Bin, is processed, was recently featured on KVIE's Rob on the Road show. See how recycling happens in Roseville. Watch.
Recycling your leftover paint in California just got much more convenient! Friday, October 19, 2012, marked the first day of California's Paint Stewardship Program, kicking off with 335 retail collection sites, representing almost half of the statewide goal of 750 permanent collection sites in the state approved Paint Stewardship Plan.
PaintCare is the non-profit stewardship organization set-up by the paint producers who will design and operate the collection program.
Roseville Mayor Pauline Roccucci and several other local leaders discussed the growing metal theft issue that has swept California and the nation today at a press conference in Roseville. Included was discussion of two recently signed metal theft bills, Senate Bill 1045 and Senate Bill 1387, that tightened existing law to help make it more difficult for thieves to sell stolen metal.
Additionally, Mayor Roccucci helped unveil a new water backflow theft prevention effort developed by Environmental Utilities and Roseville Police Department.
Recently, the City of Roseville has seen an increase in recyclable materials being stolen from city recycle bins located at collection points in Roseville. Recyclables collected at these recycle sites generate revenue that helps cover collection and disposal costs; which ultimately helps keep your utility rates low. Stealing recyclables from these bins is against the law and ultimately impacts you, our customers.
Environmental Utilities and Roseville Electric, the providers of electric, water, wastewater and solid waste utility services to Roseville's residents and businesses, recently launched a Facebook page to help customers stay connected. The page includes service updates, free money-saving programs, rebates and other helpful information that can save you time and money. Click this story and 'Like Us'.
Wait! Don’t dump your cooking grease or fat down the drain. We’ll tell you ways to dispose of fats, oils and greases that is both easy and friendly to the environment, the City’s work crews, and on the City’s sewer pipes…. check out this informative streaming video for more information.
EU Today is your connection to the latest issues, tips and information from the City of Roseville's Environmental Utilities Department. This semi-monthly newsletter includes topics such as water conservation, recycling, utility news and tips you can use at home to help the environment. Click here to get connected to EU Today.
