Residential and Commercial Grease Collection Program Has Ended SFGreasecycle was developed in 2007 with the intention of diverting Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) from our sewer infrastructure and helping residents and restaurants with a simple and cost-effective way to dispose of their used cooking oil. The private sector has matured and is now servicing San Francisco restaurants. With the closing of the commercial program of SFGreasecycle, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has decided to also end the residential program. We are now focusing on educating San Francisco

San Francisco is the only coastal city in California with a combined sewer system that treats both wastewater (from our toilets, sinks, and showers) and stormwater (from the rain that falls on our rooftops, driveways, and parking lots) before discharging them into the bay or ocean. Treating stormwater removes any pollutants picked up from our city surfaces, but treating wastewater is far more important. Combined sewer systems are a feature of older cities like San Francisco, whereas newer cities have municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) that discharge stormwater directly to receiving

Garden for the Environment (GFE) is a nationally acclaimed half-acre education and demonstration garden that supports small-scale urban ecological food production, organic gardening and composting. The garden features low-water use and climate appropriate plants, efficient irrigation and conservation-friendly design. It demonstrates best practices such as composting, planting the right plants in the right place, attracting beneficial bugs, using less-toxic products and methods, and planting native and climate appropriate plants. It is open to the public and located at 7th Avenue and Lawton

Looking for a place to film your next movie or a location to snap some pictures for an ad? Regardless of your next production type, we might be the perfect spot for you. If you are interested in finding out more information about filming at one of our facilities, you have come to the right place. Getting Started Here are a few steps you must follow in order for us to us best accommodate your request: Please give us a two-week notice prior to the filming day Please submit the filming and photography form to help us better understand your project(s) and needs You will need a permit from the San

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Save Water Outdoors Don't let good water go to waste! Imagine using water from your clothes washer to help grow the plants in your garden. Using graywater can reduce the amount of drinking water used for landscape irrigation and reduce water entering our sewer system. What is graywater? Graywater is water from showers, bathtubs, clothes washing machines, and bathroom sinks. It is water that contains some soap but is clean enough to water plants. For more information about graywater and its approved uses, please read our Graywater FAQ . For laundry-to-landscape (L2L) systems, only graywater

Leaks at homes, apartments, commercial properties, and landscapes can result in thousands of gallons of wasted water, bill increases, and potential property damage if not addressed promptly. There are steps residents and businesses can take to reduce the chance of wasteful indoor and outdoor leaks. Routine maintenance and repairs can add up to savings on your water bill and help conserve our precious water supplies. Leak Guide - English Leak Guide - Chinese Leak Guide - Spanish Learn more about water waste restrictions and how to report water waste. Just as we ask our customers to reduce water

The SFPUC's Water Conservation team wants to help you lower your water use. We offer many free devices. We also offer free evaluations of your property's water use. We call these Water-Wise Evaluations. They can be done in-person or over the phone. We will make water-saving suggestions and figure out your eligibility for our devices. To request an evaluation, please sign up online. Or leave us a message at 415-551-4730. Someone will contact you to schedule the meeting.

Trace the extraordinary history of San Francisco's water system. When the city chose a site in the pristine Hetch Hetchy valley, an epic battle was led by John Muir. Today, with the impact of climate change keenly felt, the politics of water remain front page news. Explore the ways an urban water utility, and those who depend on it, are learning to adapt and plan for an uncertain future.