Pleasant Hill Accomplishments:

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• Completed a GHG Inventory for their Municipal Operations.
• Sustainable Community Program Green Pleasant Hill.
• Forming “The Green Committee” for promotion of green business practices and certification.
• Clean Water (NPDES) Program for pollution reduction, city outreach and education campaigns
• Pleasant Hill implemented an Environmental Purchasing Policy
• Green Certified Businesses
• Residential Chicken Ordinance allowing 5 backyard chickens, considering them equal to cats or dogs.
• Planning topics of interest include green building and infill development
• C&D ordinance requiring a 50% diversion of waste from the landfill
• Local farmer’s market.
• Free composting classes with compost bins on sale for residents who attend the class.
• College Park organic garden.
• Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
• Pleasant Hill Library Green Zone is a place of reference for waste reduction education and information.
• City of Pleasant Hill website