Environment

Free Household Hazardous Waste event in Menlo Park on Nov. 9

In partnership with the County of San Mateo Health, the City of Menlo Park is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event on

by Contributed Content
on November 7, 2024

Electric home tour set for October 19

On Saturday, October 19, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, explore electric homes throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, ranging from new construction to

by Contributed Content
on October 18, 2024

Community-led tree planting at early childhood center marks beginning of urban forestry effort in Belle Haven

Nearly 40 members from the Belle Haven and Midpeninsula communities came together to plant 15 trees in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park on

by Contributed Content
on October 6, 2024

Students artists invited to participate in the annual poster contest to promote proper sorting

Calling all student artists! RethinkWaste’s 2024 Poster Contest is now open! Know any awesomely artistic students in third through eighth grade in the RethinkWaste service

by Contributed Content
on September 24, 2024

Coastal clean up day at San Francisquito Creek on September 21

The City of Menlo Park and Grassroots Ecology are partnering to host volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at San Francisquito Creek. This annual event brings

by Linda Hubbard
on September 17, 2024

Electronic waste collection event in Menlo Park on September 7

On Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 am to noon at the City Corporation Yard (333 Burgess Drive), the City of Menlo Park is teaming up

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2024

Help protect against West Nile Virus in Menlo Park

West Nile virus has been detected in several dead birds in Menlo Park. The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District encourages you to

by Contributed Content
on August 21, 2024

Help combat illegal dumping in Menlo Park

Dumping garbage and unwanted items on the streets is illegal. You can face up to $500 in fines and a misdemeanor. Recology offers two free

by Contributed Content
on August 20, 2024

Showcase your electrified home and inspire others to make the switch

Acterra is looking for electrified homes for Electric Home Tour 2024! Scheduled for Oct. 19, this all-day event is a great opportunity to showcase your

by Contributed Content
on August 19, 2024

Menlo Park student wins the 2024 RethinkWaste Trash to Art contest

RethinkWaste held its annual Trash to Art contest in March to encourage third to fifth-graders to create art pieces from materials they collect around their

by Contributed Content
on June 13, 2024