Weed Abatement - Goats Are Back

(04/29/24)  The goats are back to assist the City with its weed abatement.  As you drive or walk around the city, you may notice them grazing along storm channels and retention basins.  Using goats reduces the use of chemicals in the environment that can leave the banks bare and lead to erosion.  Goats are also nimble on uneven terrains and hillsides, and like to eat a lot of vegetation.  Stop to enjoy and take a picture but please do not touch the fences or try to feed them.  

Following are locations where the goats are scheduled to feed over the next few weeks.  The highlighted is where th goats are currently located:

Public Works Open House  

(04/29/24)  National Public Works Week (NPWW) celebrates those who oversee and maintain the City's infrastructure and services.  The City will celebrate NPWW by hosting a public Open House on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  This event will feature a recycling show, backhoe competitions, demonstrations for the sign shop, water hydrants, and various equipment (garbage truck, sweeper, camera truck, etc), as well as information on water conservation, water quality, and much more!  The City partners with the Brentwood Union School District, which provides 3^rd graders (approx. 1,000 students) an opportunity to participate and learn more about their community and how it works.  The Public Works Corporation Yard is located at 2201 Elkins Way, just off Sunset Road.  For more information, call Public Works at (925) 516-6000.

Compost for City Residents - Available  April 2^nd 

(03/28/24)  In honor of Earth Day (April 22^nd), the City is providing approximately 100 cubic yards of compost, free of charge, to City of Brentwood residents.  The compost is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.  The self-serving compost station (bring your own shovel and container) is located at the Recycle Water Fill Station (RWFS), 2251 Elkins Way - follow the signs to the RWFS.  We ask residents to observe a one pickup truck limit per household.  Proof of residency may be required upon request.  For more information, call (925) 516-6000. 

Recycled Water Fill Station Closure - April 2^nd

(03/28/24)  Due to maintenance, the Recycle Water Fill Station (RWFS) will be closed Tuesday, April 2^nd from 6:30am – 3:30pm.  The RWFS will be open outside of these hours.  

Sand Bag Station - New Location

(12/18/23)  During rain events, Brentwood residents may utilize the City’s self-filling sand bag station which has moved to a new location.  You can now find it adjacent to the City’s Recycled Water Fill Station located by 2251 Elkins Way.  The station has a 10 bag limit per household, while supplies last.  For more information, call Public Works/Operations (925) 516-6000.

Christmas Tree Removal

(12/06/23) Wondering what to do with the Christmas tree when the holiday season is over?  There are a few options: 1) The local Boy Scouts troops will be picking up Christmas trees again in Brentwood on a donation basis (checks made payable to BSA Scouting).  Simply place your tree at your curbside by 9:00 a.m. on one of the following dates: 12/30, 12/31, 1/6, 1/7, 1/13.  For donation and pick up questions, please contact the Scouts at (925) 238-8489.  2) Unflocked trees may be recycled by cutting the tree into 3 feet or less sections and placing the cuttings in the green waste cart for collection.  3) Flocked or uncut trees can be picked up by the City for a $20 fee/tree.  For more information, contact the Solid Waste Division at (925) 516-6090 or solidwaste@brentwoodca.gov. 

Holiday Garbage Schedule

(11/27/23)  Due to both the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays falling on Monday this year, all garbage service days will be delayed one day during the week of December 24 and December 31.  For example, if your service day is Monday, service will be on Tuesday.  If your service day is Tuesday, it will be serviced on Wednesday, and so on, with Friday service provided on Saturday.  Normal service days will resume the week of January 8.  If you have questions regarding the schedule, please visit www.brentwoodca.gov/holiday.   

If you need additional bags or extra cart services, please contact the Solid Waste Division at (925) 516-6090 or solidwaste@brentwoodca.gov, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  As a reminder, the City offers a free Cardboard Drop–Off.  The cardboard must be flattened and placed in one of the bins located at 2300 Elkins Way, off of Sunset Road, during the hours of Monday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Leaf Bag Program

(09/22/23)  In an effort to minimize the impact of the fallen leaves in storm drains and to help street sweeping efforts, the City provides FREE leaf bags between October - January to city residents.  These clear bags should only be filled with leaves and placed curbside on your regular green waste pickup day.  Only bags provided by the City will be serviced for this program.  Starting October 2^nd, leaf bags can be picked up at the following locations Monday - Friday:

Corporation Yard, Bldg C:  2201 Elkins Way, 7:00am – 3:30pm

City Hall – Payment Center:  150 City Park Way, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Community Center:  35 Oak Street, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Senior Center:  195 Griffith Lane, 8:30am – 4:00pm

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event - 10/14/23

(09/22/23) Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as oil, batteries, paint, e-waste, fluorescent bulbs, etc., cannot be placed in the garbage.  Delta Diablo, in partnership with the City of Brentwood, operates the regional HHW drop-off facility and holds three annual HHW collection events for far east county residents.  The next annual HHW drop-off event will be held on October 14^th, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Brentwood Transfer Station (2301 Elkins Way).  For more information on this event or for general information on year-round drop off at the Delta Diablo facility, please call (925) 756-1990 or visit their website at www.deltadiablo.org/special-events.

Convert for Cash  

(09/21/23)  Brentwood water utility customers can now join the Convert for Cash Water Rebate Program.  Transform your lawn into a sustainable landscape or upgrade to high-efficiency irrigation and appliances.  Not only will you conserv water, but you will also enjoy potential savings on your utility bills and receive a rebate on qualifying conversions.  To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit: Convert for Cash Rebate.