ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Over the past 25 years, Elk Grove has made steady strides toward building a more sustainable and resilient future. These accomplishments reflect the collective commitment of the community and city leaders, past and present, to create lasting change for the generations that follow.

The city’s Climate Action Plan has given a clear path forward, turning environmental goals into tangible action.

Since opening, the Special Waste Collection Center has diverted nearly 9,000 tons of recyclables and more than 8 million pounds of hazardous waste, keeping harmful materials out of our landfills and waterways.

We’ve made meaningful investments in cleaner transportation, adding electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city and beginning the transition of the city fleet to electric vehicles. Initiatives like the e-bike lending library and voucher program have opened up greener, healthier ways for residents to get around.

The city has taken steps to reduce food waste, promote composting and reimagine our public spaces with sustainability in mind. And this summer, the MartyCart, a partnership with the City of Davis and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, will help with better understanding and responding to urban heat by collecting “feels like” temperature data.

Each of these efforts represents progress, but not a final destination. Sustainability is a journey, and there’s more to do.

Learn more about the city’s sustainability efforts and how you can help support a cleaner, greener Elk Grove at elkgrove.gov/sustainability.