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Sustainable Millbrae Programs
The City of Millbrae is committed to a sustainable future through innovative programs. From promoting renewable energy adoption and waste reduction to encouraging eco-friendly transportation options, the City actively engages residents, businesses, and visitors in collective efforts to create a greener and more resilient community.
The Adopt-A-Spot Pilot Program is a partnership between the City of Millbrae, Community Enhancement Advisory Committee, and the Millbrae community. The Program enables individuals, community groups, schools, and other organizations to play an active role in maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of their neighborhoods.
- Spare the Air Information - Information about air quality in the Bay Area
- 10 Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (PDF)
- California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (SB 1383) - State-wide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants
- City of Millbrae Final 2020 Climate Action Plan (CAP) - The CAP sets policies, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, and measures for reducing GHG
- Climate Protection - State of CA resources to reduce environmental impact and be part of the climate change solution
- Climate-Friendly Water Heating
- Energy Conservation
- SunShares Solar and Battery Storage Discount Program - For a limited time each year (September 1 to November 30)
- Fluorescent Light Recycling
- Home Upgrade Program - This program provides income-qualified homeowners with home repairs and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost
- Peninsula Clean Energy Program
- Power On Peninsula - San Mateo County homeowners can get $1,250 when they install a solar + battery system under Peninsula Clean Energy's Power On Peninsula program
- Solar and Backup Battery Storage Systems - Rebate for systems to be prepared for power outages.
- Used Electric Vehicle Program
- AB 1826 (PDF) - Mandatory Commercial Food Scrap Collection
- AB 341 (PDF) - Mandatory Commercial Recycling
- City of Millbrae Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance (Adopted February 23, 2021)
- City of Millbrae Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance
- Fluorescent Light Recycling
- Recycle Batteries Right! (PDF)
- Safe Medicine Disposal (PDF)
- Waste Cart Locks - South San Francisco Scavenger offers no-charge locks to help prevent critters, crows, and wind from getting into your carts and making a mess
- Yellow Pages Association Opt-out Website
- City of Millbrae Water Conservation Rebate Programs - Good through June 30, 2024
- City of Millbrae Water Resources and Conservation Program
- Flows to Bay - San Mateo countywide water pollution prevention program
- Water Pollution Prevention Program/Pollutants of Concern (PDF) - This program is designed to meet the requirements of the City's Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits, Orders, and Amendments
- California Certified Green Business
- California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC)
- City of Millbrae Integrated Pest Management for Rat Control (PDF)
- CPSC New Refillable 1 Pound Propane Gas Cylinder Program - April 2021
- Explore the Eco-Home at Baywise.org - Resources to educate Bay Area residents and businesses about simple, cost-effective ways to protect San Francisco Bay by preventing pollution at the source
- San Mateo County Office of Sustainability Volunteer Academy - Education and outreach program to raise awareness around sustainability countywide