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Sustainable Hillsborough
Here you can find green programs and policies that the town has implemented and identifies actions that residents can take to help create a more sustainable community.
The Town of Hillsborough has been a leader in sustainability in the Bay Area, including being the first jurisdiction in the Bay Area to approve a Construction and Demolition Recycling program. Since then, the City Council recognized the need to develop a comprehensive plan that will provide a solid road map to prioritize new sustainable programs and policies.
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Climate Action Plan
In December 2007, the City Council approved a resolution to expand Hillsborough’s efforts to be a more sustainable community by authorizing a Sustainable Hillsborough Task Force to be established.
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Community Solar Program
As part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives, the town launched a Community Solar Program that enabled individual residents to use group purchasing power to achieve significant reductions relative to the normal cost of solar power for their homes.
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Compost Giveaways
Typically in the spring and fall, the Town of Hillsborough hosts “Free Compost Giveaway” events.
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Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling
An important aspect of Green Building is waste reduction. Hillsborough was one of the first jurisdictions to approve a construction and demolition policy and hire staff to monitor and enforce a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program.
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Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is the most important tool for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in the energy and gas sectors.
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Environmental Preferable Purchasing Policy
The town passed a resolution adopting an Environmental Purchasing Policy that requires the purchase of recycled and environmentally preferred products.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
The town completed a greenhouse gas inventory which provides an analysis of the transportation, residential, municipal, and solid waste sectors and their GHG emissions.
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Open Space Management
Hillsborough has 259 acres of open space, which cannot be developed or sold. This land is intended to be preserved in its natural state.
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Public Works Excellence in Sustainable Programs
Learn about Public Works initiatives in sustainable programs.
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Residential Recycling
The town provides a state-of-the-art 3-cart system for collection of residential trash, recyclables and organics (e.g., food waste and yard waste).
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Stormwater Management & Green Infrastructure
Stormwater runoff is one of the largest contributors to water pollution. With proper stormwater management and the integration of green infrastructure, the Town of Hillsborough will not only fight water pollution, but will improve flood management, combat climate change, reduce energy demands, and more!
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Water Conservation
The Town of Hillsborough recognizes the importance of water conservation and offers or has offered water conservation resources and programs.
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Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
The Town of Hillsborough adopted the County of San Mateo's Ordinance in order to reduce disposable food service ware made of plastic and other foodware waste.