Tip of the Month

Deep fried turkeys are popular this time of year but after cooking, you are left with gallons of used oil. Never pour used oil down the drain because it solidifies in the sewer and storm pipes which can create costly backups. Instead, collect used cooking oil in sealed containers and take it to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant for recycling, it's FREE for Woodland residents. Call 530-661-2057 or 530-661-2058 for an appointment today.

New Ordinance Clarifies Cart Requirements

A new ordinance adopted by the City of Woodland provides clarification on cart placement. Please follow the cart guidelines below to ensure your carts are serviced and maintained properly:

New: Place carts out on the street no earlier than 6 pm the day before your service and removed within 24 hours of service.
New: Place carts in front of your own property.
Carts should be spaced 3 ft. away from each other and other objects.
Ensure lids are closed to prevent material from spilling out.
Carts should not exceed 250 lbs. in weight
Service carts weekly, even if they are not completely full.

Please be mindful of neighbors and surroundings when placing carts out to ensure everyone has equal access to cart collections and parking.

Avoid Over-watering, Adjust your Irrigation Schedule Seasonally

Your irrigation controller most likely didn't change with the end of daylight savings times. Be sure adjust your clock and irrigation system accordingly!

In addition, if you want to avoid watering your lawn when it rains then consider installing a Weather-Based Irrigation control. These smart controllers use weather data to automatically program the ideal watering schedule for your landscape. The City also offers a rebate up to $150! To apply and learn more about city rebates, click here.

Help End Blackouts with OhmConnect

We’ve all been frustrated by unexpected blackouts in California. VCE is working with OhmConnect to improve the situation.

OhmConnect is helping hundreds of thousands of residential customers across California to save energy, and soon VCE customers can join the effort. When you sign up for the OhmConnect program, you’ll receive a free smart thermostat (up to $169.99 value). The program helps you to shift your usage during extreme weather events, which has a ripple effect across the state that can help avoid blackouts. But this isn’t just about doing the right thing—there are also cash rewards and prizes for participating in energy saving events.

Visit OhmConnect's website for more details about the program and how to apply.

Upcoming Holiday Reminders

City Offices will be closed November 11, 25 & 26 for the holidays.
Waste Management will be closed November 25. Thursday services will be on Friday and Friday services will be on Saturday for that week only.